In the glass
What it pairs with
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Oysters on the half shell with mignonette
Brut Nature sparkling Albariño's mousse and acid scrub the brine and lift the minerality of the half-shell. -
Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley
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Albariño's citrus and salinity track the sweet bivalve flesh and lift the grilled garlic finish. -
Boquerones en vinagre (white anchovies in vinegar)
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Cured oily fish in vinegar wants high acid and salinity, not oak: a young Albariño sits exactly in that pocket. -
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.
How to serve Mar de Frades Brut Nature Albariño
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters on the half shell with mignonette, Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley, Boquerones en vinagre (white anchovies in vinegar). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mar de Frades' brut nature sparkling is made by the traditional method from 100% Albariño with 24 months on lees in bottle and zero dosage.
Facts
- Producer
- Mar de Frades
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Traditional method, 24 months on lees in bottle before disgorgement, zero dosage
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- €20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from disgorgement
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Mar de Frades Brut Nature Albariño
What does Mar de Frades Brut Nature Albariño taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Mar de Frades' traditional-method sparkling Albariño, brut nature: the producer's espumoso bottling.
When should I drink Mar de Frades Brut Nature Albariño?
Drink 1-4 from disgorgement. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Mar de Frades Brut Nature Albariño?
Oysters on the half shell with mignonette is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley and Boquerones en vinagre (white anchovies in vinegar). Brut Nature sparkling Albariño's mousse and acid scrub the brine and lift the minerality of the half-shell.
Is Mar de Frades Brut Nature 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 Mar de Frades Brut Nature Albariño?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.