In the glass
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. -
Merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil)
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Poached white fish with paprika and potato wants the citrus-and-saline frame Albariño naturally provides, with body enough to carry the pimentón. -
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 Davila L100 Loureiro
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), Merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil), Tetilla cheese with quince paste. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Davila L100 is the 100% Loureiro single-varietal Davila bottling from Adegas Valmiñor, barrel-aged in French oak.
Facts
- Producer
- Adegas Valmiñor
- Grapes
- Loureiro
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Aged in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €20-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Davila L100 Loureiro
What does Davila L100 Loureiro taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The barrel-aged single-varietal Loureiro from Adegas Valmiñor's Davila range: floral, herbal, structured.
When should I drink Davila L100 Loureiro?
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 Davila L100 Loureiro?
Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil) 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 Davila L100 Loureiro 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 Davila L100 Loureiro?
The blend is Loureiro. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.