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. -
Arcade oysters on ice with lemon
Atlantic Galician oysters meet their stylistic twin: same coastal salinity, same citrus snap, same minerality from the Ría de Arousa. -
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. -
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.
How to serve Castro Martín 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, Arcade oysters on ice with lemon, Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Castro Martín was founded in 1981 in Ribadumia by Domingo Martin-Morales; his daughter Angela Martin now runs the bodega.
- 1981 — Bodegas Castro Martín founded by Domingo Martin-Morales
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Castro Martín
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, 4 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €15-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1981
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Castro Martín Albariño
What does Castro Martín Albariño taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Castro Martín's classical Salnes Albariño from the Puxafeita estate in Ribadumia: bright, citrus, well-textured.
When should I drink Castro Martín Albariño?
Drink 2-6 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 Albariño?
Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Arcade oysters on ice with lemon and Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham). Albariño's saline edge and racy acidity echo the iodine of the barnacles without overwhelming their delicate sweet flesh.
Is Castro Martín 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 Castro Martín Albariño?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.