Rías Baixas is Galicia's quality DO, established in 1988 and dedicated almost exclusively to the production of whites.
It now consists of 1793 hectares with more than 120 producers.
The climate is Atlantic with high rainfall and mild temperatures There are 5 authorised white varieties - foremost of which are Albariño and Loureiro - and 6 black.
Rias Baixas has received a lot of attention lately for the Alabariños produced there, generally unwooded they produce fresh, blossomy, citrus wines which many consumers are turning to as an alternative to heavy, overoaked Chardonnays.More info ...
100% Albariño
Eight separate vineyard sites make up this wine. All eight are separately vinified using indigineous yeast and then are aged on the lees for a period of six months providing a full and complete flavour with depth and intensity.
The steely 2004 Albarino exhibits a straw/green colour as well as superb purity, loads of texture, and a honeyed, rich, elegant, bone dry style. In aroma is very intense with fruit notes such as lemon and apple.
The perfect wine with full flavoured fish & shellfish dishes. Price: £17.87 Including VAT at 17.5%
Fragrant white from Galicia.
Colour: Medium intense, pale yellow.
Bouquet: Fragrant notes of melon, peach and flinty mineral characters.
Palate: Bright, clean and fresh with pleasing oily character typical of the Albariño variety.
Drink on its own or with salads, seafood, chicken, ham, and soft cheeses. Price: £17.35 Including VAT at 17.5%
Another fantastic wine from the Galacian producer Bodegas del Palacio de Fefinanes.
Tercer Año is aged on its lees for over a year, and released 3 years after production. This fantastic wine has intense citrus fruit character and a complex lingering length. Price: £35.76 Including VAT at 17.5%
Barrel fermented Albariño.
Unusual, but not a gimmick at all.
In fact this is a fabulous alternative to great white Burgundy. Price: £27.99 Including VAT at 17.5%
