In the glass
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 Baladiña 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
Baladiña is the fresh young Salnes Albariño from Lagar de Besada, aimed at everyday drinking.
Facts
- Producer
- Lagar de Besada
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, brief lees-ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €11-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Baladiña Albariño
What does Baladiña Albariño taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Baladiña: the fresh young Salnes sibling to Lagar de Besada, aimed at everyday drinking.
When should I drink Baladiña 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 Baladiña 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 Baladiña 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 Baladiña Albariño?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.