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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
How to serve Castro Martín A2O
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. Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham), Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot), Tetilla cheese with quince paste. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A2O is the prestige extended-lees bottling from Bodegas Castro Martín, made from selected old-vine Salnes fruit.
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Castro Martín
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, 8 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €25-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-10 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Castro Martín A2O
What does Castro Martín A2O taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Castro Martín's prestige A2O bottling: extended lees-ageing on selected old-vine Salnes Albariño.
When should I drink Castro Martín A2O?
Drink 4-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Castro Martín A2O?
Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot) 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 Castro Martín A2O 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 Castro Martín A2O?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.