In the glass
What it pairs with
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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. -
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 Balado
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot), Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley, Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Balado is a single-vineyard Salnes Albariño from a small parcel near the Zárate pazo in Padrenda.
Facts
- Producer
- Bodega Zárate
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, extended lees-ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €38-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Zárate Balado
What does Zárate Balado taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The Balado single-vineyard sister to Tras da Viña: cooler, herbal, taut.
When should I drink Zárate Balado?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Zárate Balado?
Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley and Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham). Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast.
Is Zárate Balado 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 Balado?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.