Rías Baixas Albariño Experience: Winery Visit & Cheese
Discover the essence of Albariño wines. This guided winery experience takes you through vineyards, inside a modern yet tradition-driven cellar, and a tasting of three ...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon, fennel
Palate: citrus, saline minerality
Veiga da Princesa: the single Condado do Tea Albariño from 18 hectares of estate vineyard in Crecente.
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. -
Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns)
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Sweet prawn, hot olive oil and chilli want a fresh saline white with citrus that won't crumble under the heat. -
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 Veiga da Princesa 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, Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns), Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Veiga da Princesa was established in 2002, with 18 hectares of estate Albariño consolidated from over 200 small parcels in Crecente.
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Veiga da Princesa · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, fine-lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €13-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Veiga da Princesa Albariño
What does Veiga da Princesa Albariño taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lemon, fennel. On the palate, citrus, saline minerality. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Veiga da Princesa: the single Condado do Tea Albariño from 18 hectares of estate vineyard in Crecente.
When should I drink Veiga da Princesa Albariño?
Drink 2-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Veiga da Princesa Albariño?
Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns) 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 Veiga da Princesa 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 Veiga da Princesa Albariño?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.
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