Granbazán Winery: Guided Tour and Wine Tasting
Visit Granbazán Winery and get a guided tour of this famous winery as well as a wine tasting session paired with traditional local appetizers.
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In the glass
Aroma: ripe apple, minerality
Palate: straight entry, mineral, very fresh acidity
A selection from weathered-granite vines close to the Arousa estuary: powerful on the nose with ripe apple and marked minerality, a straight, mineral palate and very fresh acidity.
What it pairs with
- Razor clams Mineral freshness suits delicate shellfish.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Steamed cockles Acidity cuts through salty shellfish.
- Grilled turbot Mineral structure holds up to firm fish.More wines for fish →
How to serve Albariño Do Ferreiro Lourido
Allow 10 minutes from open to pour.
- Open the bottle. Chill and open; no decanting is needed.
- Serve at 8-10C. The producer recommends serving at 8 to 10C.
- Glassware. A white-wine glass with a generous bowl.
- Pair with the food. Razor clams, Steamed cockles, Grilled turbot. Delicate shellfish and firm fish suit the mineral style.
History
Do Ferreiro Lourido is 100% Albariño from vines of about 50 years rooted in weathered granite near the Arousa estuary. The producer says its acidity gives it strong ageing potential.
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Gerardo Méndez / Do Ferreiro · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Albariño (100%)
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Destemmed, cold skin maceration, pressed, fermented with a selected starter and aged on fine lees in stainless steel
- ABV
- 13.0%
Frequently asked about Albariño Do Ferreiro Lourido
What does Albariño Do Ferreiro Lourido taste like?
On the nose, ripe apple, minerality. On the palate, straight entry, mineral, very fresh acidity. A selection from weathered-granite vines close to the Arousa estuary: powerful on the nose with ripe apple and marked minerality, a straight, mineral palate and very fresh acidity.
When should I drink Albariño Do Ferreiro Lourido?
The producer says the very fresh acidity gives it great ageing potential but gives no numeric window; it recommends serving at 8 to 10C.
What food pairs with Albariño Do Ferreiro Lourido?
Razor clams is the first match to try, with Steamed cockles and Grilled turbot close behind. Mineral freshness suits delicate shellfish.
What grapes are in Albariño Do Ferreiro Lourido?
It is 100% Albariño from selected plots, according to the producer.
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