In the glass
What it pairs with
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Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot)
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Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast. -
Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham)
The lees-aged texture wraps the sweet scallop, and the wine's acidity cleans the ham fat between bites. -
Merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil)
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Poached white fish with paprika and potato wants the citrus-and-saline frame Albariño naturally provides, with body enough to carry the pimentón. -
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.
How to serve Mar de Frades Finca Valiñas
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), Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham), Merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Finca Valiñas is the single-vineyard prestige Albariño from Mar de Frades, sourced from the home estate in Meis.
Facts
- Producer
- Mar de Frades
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, 12 months on fine lees with bâtonnage
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €38-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Mar de Frades Finca Valiñas
What does Mar de Frades Finca Valiñas taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The single-estate Finca Valiñas bottling: the serious sibling to the blue-label, lees-aged from the home estate in Meis.
When should I drink Mar de Frades Finca Valiñas?
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 Mar de Frades Finca Valiñas?
Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham) and Merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil). Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast.
Is Mar de Frades Finca Valiñas 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 Finca Valiñas?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.