In the glass
Aroma: yellow peach, toasted brioche, fennel, iodine
Palate: candied citrus, almond, saline mineral, long oak finish
Nora da Neve: the prestige barrel-fermented Albariño from Viña Nora, with extended lees-ageing in French oak.
What it pairs with
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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. -
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. -
Tetilla cheese with quince paste
Galicia's mild raw-milk cow's cheese melts into Albariño's lemon-pith finish; the quince adds the bridge. -
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 Nora da Neve
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. Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham), Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot), Tetilla cheese with quince paste. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Nora da Neve is the prestige barrel-fermented Albariño from Bodegas Viña Nora, made with extended lees-ageing in French oak.
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Viña Nora
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Fermented in French oak with 8 to 10 months on lees in barrel
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €25-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-12 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Nora da Neve
What does Nora da Neve taste like?
On the nose, yellow peach, toasted brioche, fennel, iodine. On the palate, candied citrus, almond, saline mineral, long oak finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Nora da Neve: the prestige barrel-fermented Albariño from Viña Nora, with extended lees-ageing in French oak.
When should I drink Nora da Neve?
Drink 5-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Nora da Neve?
Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot) and Tetilla cheese with quince paste. The lees-aged texture wraps the sweet scallop, and the wine's acidity cleans the ham fat between bites.
Is Nora da Neve 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 Nora da Neve?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.