In the glass
Aroma: white peach, white flowers, fennel, wet stone
Palate: pear, lime, saline minerality
The Veigadares O Rosal blend from Adegas Galegas: Albariño with Loureiro and Treixadura, the modern Meder bodega's flagship.
What it pairs with
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Zarzuela de mariscos (Catalan seafood stew)
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The saffron-tomato shellfish stew wants a Galician Atlantic white with body and saline drive; O Rosal blends excel here. -
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. -
Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley
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Albariño's citrus and salinity track the sweet bivalve flesh and lift the grilled garlic finish.
How to serve Veigadares
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. Zarzuela de mariscos (Catalan seafood stew), Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham), Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Adegas Galegas was founded in 1995 in Salvaterra de Miño with a modern, high-capacity bodega in Meder.
Facts
- Producer
- Adegas Galegas
- Grapes
- Albariño, Loureiro, Treixadura
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, fine-lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €16-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Veigadares
What does Veigadares taste like?
On the nose, white peach, white flowers, fennel, wet stone. On the palate, pear, lime, saline minerality. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The Veigadares O Rosal blend from Adegas Galegas: Albariño with Loureiro and Treixadura, the modern Meder bodega's flagship.
When should I drink Veigadares?
Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Veigadares?
Zarzuela de mariscos (Catalan seafood stew) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham) and Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley. The saffron-tomato shellfish stew wants a Galician Atlantic white with body and saline drive; O Rosal blends excel here.
Is Veigadares 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 Veigadares?
The blend is Albariño, Loureiro, Treixadura. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.