In the glass
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. -
Pulpo a feira (Galician boiled octopus with paprika)
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Stone-fruit lift cuts the smoky pimentón dust and the wine's citrus core lifts the olive-oil-slicked tentacle. -
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. -
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.
How to serve Zárate Albariño
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, Pulpo a feira (Galician boiled octopus with paprika), Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodega Zárate is a seven-generation family estate in Padrenda, Meaño, now run by Eulogio Pomares.
- 2000 — Eulogio Pomares becomes 7th-generation custodian of Bodega Zárate
Facts
- Producer
- Bodega Zárate
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, 6 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Zárate Albariño
What does Zárate Albariño taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Eulogio Pomares' classical Salnes Albariño from family parcels in Meaño: lemon and saline, with the texture of seven generations of Salnes farming.
When should I drink Zárate Albariño?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Zárate Albariño?
Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pulpo a feira (Galician boiled octopus with paprika) 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 Zárate Albariño 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 Zárate Albariño?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.