In the glass
Aroma: lemon, white peach, fennel, wet granite, Atlantic salt
Palate: citrus, almond, iodine, saline mineral, long finish
The Dandelion single-vineyard from Nanclares y Prieto: a small parral-trained Cambados plot worked to natural-leaning ends.
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. -
Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew)
The saffron-and-paprika broth and mixed white fish meet a lees-aged Albariño head-on: same sea, same body, same iron mineral edge.
How to serve Nanclares y Prieto Dandelion
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. Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot), Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham), Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Dandelion is a single-vineyard Albariño from Nanclares y Prieto, made from a small parral-trained Cambados parcel.
Facts
- Producer
- Nanclares y Prieto
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, native yeast, single-vineyard, 12 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €38-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Nanclares y Prieto Dandelion
What does Nanclares y Prieto Dandelion taste like?
On the nose, lemon, white peach, fennel, wet granite, Atlantic salt. On the palate, citrus, almond, iodine, saline mineral, long finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The Dandelion single-vineyard from Nanclares y Prieto: a small parral-trained Cambados plot worked to natural-leaning ends.
When should I drink Nanclares y Prieto Dandelion?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Nanclares y Prieto Dandelion?
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 Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew). Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast.
Is Nanclares y Prieto Dandelion 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 Nanclares y Prieto Dandelion?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.