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. -
Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew)
The saffron-and-paprika broth and mixed white fish meet a lees-aged Albariño head-on: same sea, same body, same iron mineral edge. -
Foie-gras with quince
The 30-plus-month-on-lees Albariños have the texture, oxidative complexity and acid to handle foie without slipping into dessert territory. -
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 Zárate Tras da Viña
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), Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew), Foie-gras with quince. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tras da Viña is a single-vineyard Albariño from a plot directly behind the Zárate pazo in Padrenda, made from old-vine fruit.
Facts
- Producer
- Bodega Zárate
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, extended lees-ageing 9 to 12 months
- 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 Tras da Viña
What does Zárate Tras da Viña taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The single-vineyard Tras da Viña from a hillside plot behind the family pazo: more weight, more salinity, longer tail.
When should I drink Zárate Tras da Viña?
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 Tras da Viña?
Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew) and Foie-gras with quince. Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast.
Is Zárate Tras da Viña 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 Tras da Viña?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.