In the glass
Aroma: yellow peach, honey, fennel, wet granite
Palate: candied citrus, almond paste, iodine, saline mineral, long finish
The age-worthy Tricó Albariño: 10 hectares of granite-and-sand Condado do Tea fruit, extended lees-ageing, designed to develop.
What it pairs with
-
Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot)
Find rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot) on TableJourney →
Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast. -
Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew)
The saffron-and-paprika broth and mixed white fish meet a lees-aged Albariño head-on: same sea, same body, same iron mineral edge. -
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. -
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 Tricó Albariño
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. Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot), Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew), Foie-gras with quince. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Compañía de Vinos Tricó was founded in 2007 by José Antonio López as a personal Condado do Tea Albariño project, with 10 hectares on granite-and-sand soils. Acquired by Alma Carraovejas (the Ribera del Duero group).
- 2007 — Compañía de Vinos Tricó founded by José Antonio López
Facts
- Producer
- Compañía de Vinos Tricó
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, 12 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €28-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Tim Atkin 94 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Tricó Albariño
What does Tricó Albariño taste like?
On the nose, yellow peach, honey, fennel, wet granite. On the palate, candied citrus, almond paste, iodine, saline mineral, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The age-worthy Tricó Albariño: 10 hectares of granite-and-sand Condado do Tea fruit, extended lees-ageing, designed to develop.
When should I drink Tricó Albariño?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tricó Albariño?
Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew) and Foie-gras with quince. Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast.
Is Tricó 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 Tricó Albariño?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.