In the glass
Aroma: honeyed lemon, beeswax, fennel, iodine
Palate: preserved citrus, almond paste, saline mineral, long persistent finish
Adega Eidos' prestige extended-ageing Contraaparede: 24-plus months on lees, Padriñán Albariño at its most age-driven.
What it pairs with
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Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot)
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Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast. -
Foie-gras with quince
The 30-plus-month-on-lees Albariños have the texture, oxidative complexity and acid to handle foie without slipping into dessert territory. -
Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew)
The saffron-and-paprika broth and mixed white fish meet a lees-aged Albariño head-on: same sea, same body, same iron mineral edge. -
Tetilla cheese with quince paste
Galicia's mild raw-milk cow's cheese melts into Albariño's lemon-pith finish; the quince adds the bridge.
How to serve Contraaparede
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot), Foie-gras with quince, Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Contraaparede is the prestige extended-lees Albariño from Adega Eidos, designed for ageing.
Facts
- Producer
- Adega Eidos
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, extended lees-ageing 24+ months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €35-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Contraaparede
What does Contraaparede taste like?
On the nose, honeyed lemon, beeswax, fennel, iodine. On the palate, preserved citrus, almond paste, saline mineral, long persistent finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Adega Eidos' prestige extended-ageing Contraaparede: 24-plus months on lees, Padriñán Albariño at its most age-driven.
When should I drink Contraaparede?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Contraaparede?
Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Foie-gras with quince and Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew). Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast.
Is Contraaparede vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Contraaparede?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.