In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon, white flowers
Palate: citrus, saline minerality
Vionta: a fresh fruit-forward Salnes Albariño from Meaño, aimed at international restaurant lists.
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. -
Pulpo a feira (Galician boiled octopus with paprika)
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Stone-fruit lift cuts the smoky pimentón dust and the wine's citrus core lifts the olive-oil-slicked tentacle.
How to serve Vionta 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), Pulpo a feira (Galician boiled octopus with paprika). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Vionta was founded in 2013 in Simes, Meaño, within the Val do Salnés subzone, as part of the Freixenet-Henkell portfolio.
- 2013 — Bodegas Vionta founded in Simes, Meaño
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Vionta
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, 3 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €11-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2013
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Vionta Albariño
What does Vionta Albariño taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lemon, white flowers. On the palate, citrus, saline minerality. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Vionta: a fresh fruit-forward Salnes Albariño from Meaño, aimed at international restaurant lists.
When should I drink Vionta Albariño?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vionta Albariño?
Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns) and Pulpo a feira (Galician boiled octopus with paprika). Albariño's saline edge and racy acidity echo the iodine of the barnacles without overwhelming their delicate sweet flesh.
Is Vionta 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 Vionta Albariño?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.