In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow peach, lemon curd, fennel

Palate: candied citrus, almond, saline mineral, long finish

Vionta Sobre Lías: the lees-aged step-up to the regular Vionta Albariño.

What it pairs with

  • 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.
  • Merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil) Find merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil) on TableJourney →
    Poached white fish with paprika and potato wants the citrus-and-saline frame Albariño naturally provides, with body enough to carry the pimentón.
  • 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 Vionta Sobre Lías

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham), Merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil), Tetilla cheese with quince paste. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Vionta Sobre Lías is the lees-aged step-up to the regular Vionta Albariño.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Vionta
Grapes
Albariño
Classification
DO Rías Baixas
Oak
Stainless steel, 8 months on fine lees
ABV
13.0%
Price
€16-22 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Vionta Sobre Lías

What does Vionta Sobre Lías taste like?

On the nose, yellow peach, lemon curd, fennel. On the palate, candied citrus, almond, saline mineral, long finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Vionta Sobre Lías: the lees-aged step-up to the regular Vionta Albariño.

When should I drink Vionta Sobre Lías?

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 Vionta Sobre Lías?

Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil) 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 Vionta Sobre Lías 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 Sobre Lías?

The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.

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