In the glass
Aroma: yellow peach, lemon curd, fennel, wet stone
Palate: candied citrus, almond, saline mineral, long finish
The Don Pedro de Soutomaior lees-aged Albariño from Adegas Galegas: a step-up bottling from the Meder bodega.
What it pairs with
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Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham)
The lees-aged texture wraps the sweet scallop, and the wine's acidity cleans the ham fat between bites. -
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. -
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 Don Pedro de Soutomaior
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham), Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot), Tetilla cheese with quince paste. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Don Pedro de Soutomaior is the lees-aged step-up Albariño from Adegas Galegas, named for the medieval lord of the Soutomaior subzone.
Facts
- Producer
- Adegas Galegas
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, 8 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Don Pedro de Soutomaior
What does Don Pedro de Soutomaior taste like?
On the nose, yellow peach, lemon curd, fennel, wet stone. On the palate, candied citrus, almond, saline mineral, long finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The Don Pedro de Soutomaior lees-aged Albariño from Adegas Galegas: a step-up bottling from the Meder bodega.
When should I drink Don Pedro de Soutomaior?
Drink 3-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Don Pedro de Soutomaior?
Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot) and Tetilla cheese with quince paste. The lees-aged texture wraps the sweet scallop, and the wine's acidity cleans the ham fat between bites.
Is Don Pedro de Soutomaior 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 Don Pedro de Soutomaior?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.