Eulogio Pomares, Albariño, "Castineiro" Rias Baixas, Spain, 2023

Overview The Wine
Eulogio Pomares, winemaker at Zárate and something of a magician with the Albariño grape, was asked by his colleagues at Fento to be the winemaker of a new venture. The vines are grown at the bottom the Rías Baixas appellation, on the banks of the river Minho, which forms a natural border between Spain and its neighbour Portugal. The wines from this area are a bit less acidic and produce a slightly rounder palate without losing any of the typical Rías Baixas freshness. 

At Fento they farm as respectfully to nature as possible, they let vegetation grow underneath Pergola trained vines, a system that is traditional to the region. One of Eulogio’s great talents is to bring terroir into the bottle and this is seen in a brilliant background of minerality in all these very well priced wines.

Vegan, Sustainable.

Grape/Blend
Alabariño

Origin
Rias Baixas, Spain

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
A wine with remarkable concentration and depth, this is richer and more textural than classic Albariño, kept balanced by lip-smacking acidity. This will reward cellaring.

95 Points - Wine Advocate
The 2023 Castiñeiro Albariño has an explosive nose, perfumed, floral and fragrant, very clean, attractive and high-pitched. This comes from a 44-year-old vineyard in Aldea do Monte in Lois, and it fermented and matured in raw 375-liter white clay amphorae for six months. This is very different from the rest of the Albariños, even they consider it a rarity. It has a mellow palate with an ethereal feeling to it, with great purity, elegance and fine minerality. Carralcoba is more serious, whereas this is more jovial. 1,530 bottles produced.

Product size: 750ml