Eulogio Pomares, "Carralcoba" Blanco, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2025

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 (2023 Vintage)
All the 2023s showed really well, and the 2023 Carralcoba Albariño was no exception. It was produced with Albariño from the plot that gives the wine its name in the village of Castrelo, planted with ungrafted 78-year-old vines. It vinified and matured in a 1,200-liter chestnut foudre for eight months and has contained ripeness, and the 12.5% alcohol shows it. It has a clean, nuanced and expressive nose, quite different from the Castiñeiro, more serious and austere, and a balanced and harmonious palate with vibrant acidity and bright flavors, finishing long and dry.  2,100 bottles produced.

Product size: 750ml