In the glass
Aroma: white peach, lemon, white flowers
Palate: citrus, saline minerality
Adegas Tollodouro's O Rosal blend of Albariño, Loureiro, Treixadura and Caíño Blanco: the broad-distribution face of the HGA Bodegas O Rosal estate.
What it pairs with
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Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater
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Albariño's saline edge and racy acidity echo the iodine of the barnacles without overwhelming their delicate sweet flesh. -
Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns)
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Sweet prawn, hot olive oil and chilli want a fresh saline white with citrus that won't crumble under the heat. -
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 Tollodouro O Rosal
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. Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater, Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns), Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Adegas Tollodouro was founded in 2000 in O Rosal as part of Grupo HGA Bodegas, with a capacity of around 400,000 litres per year.
Facts
- Producer
- Adegas Tollodouro
- Grapes
- Albariño, Loureiro, Treixadura, Caíño Blanco
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, fine-lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €10-15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Tollodouro O Rosal
What does Tollodouro O Rosal taste like?
On the nose, white peach, lemon, white flowers. On the palate, citrus, saline minerality. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Adegas Tollodouro's O Rosal blend of Albariño, Loureiro, Treixadura and Caíño Blanco: the broad-distribution face of the HGA Bodegas O Rosal estate.
When should I drink Tollodouro O Rosal?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tollodouro O Rosal?
Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns) and Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley. Albariño's saline edge and racy acidity echo the iodine of the barnacles without overwhelming their delicate sweet flesh.
Is Tollodouro O Rosal 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 Tollodouro O Rosal?
The blend is Albariño, Loureiro, Treixadura, Caíño Blanco. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.