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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Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: fruity, fresh
Palate: balanced, long
A younger-vine Albariño from sandy soils over granite, described by the producer as fruity, fresh and highly concentrated, balanced and long in the mouth.
What it pairs with
- Fried calamari Fresh acidity cuts through frying.More wines for fish →
- Grilled prawns Fruit and freshness suit shellfish.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
- Tortilla Simple egg dishes suit a fresh white.More wines for vegetables and salads →
How to serve Albariño Tomada Do Sapo
Allow 10 minutes from open to pour.
- Open the bottle. Chill and open; no decanting is needed.
- Serve at 10-12C. The producer recommends serving at 10 to 12C.
- Glassware. A white-wine glass with a generous bowl.
- Pair with the food. Fried calamari, Grilled prawns, Tortilla. Fried seafood and shellfish suit the fruity freshness.
History
Tomada Do Sapo is 100% Albariño from young vines, trellised at 4,500 vines per hectare and guyot pruned, on sandy soil over granite bedrock.
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 Tomada Do Sapo
What does Albariño Tomada Do Sapo taste like?
On the nose, fruity, fresh. On the palate, balanced, long. A younger-vine Albariño from sandy soils over granite, described by the producer as fruity, fresh and highly concentrated, balanced and long in the mouth.
When should I drink Albariño Tomada Do Sapo?
The producer gives no drinking window; it describes the wine as fruity and fresh and recommends serving at 10 to 12C.
What food pairs with Albariño Tomada Do Sapo?
Fried calamari is the first match to try, with Grilled prawns and Tortilla close behind. Fresh acidity cuts through frying.
What grapes are in Albariño Tomada Do Sapo?
It is 100% Albariño, according to the producer.
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