White Wine Do Ferreiro 2023

Young white wine from Rías Baixas. Varietal Albariño aged for some months in stainless steel tanks.

On lees. Months mixing in stainless steel
Percentage of Alcohol: 12.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rías Baixas
Grapes Varieties: Albariño,
Wineries: Gerardo Méndez
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Availability: In stock

€15.75
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A varietal Albariño, the wine Do Ferreiro is made from vines 10 to 50 years old. The respected winemaker Gerardo Méndez produces this Spanish white wine in the town of Meaño, Val do Salnés, DO Rías Baixas.

The vineyards are planted in soils composed of granite and sand. They have good drainage, a key feature in an area which receives abundant rainfall.

Harvested by hand, the grape bunches were destemmed and cold-macerated for 24 hours. Then this white wine from Rías Baixas and fermented in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts.

After that, the wine Do Ferreiro 2023 was aged on its lees for several months.

Pair this white wine from Galicia with rice dishes and creamy cheese.

Additional Information
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Appearance

The white wine Do Ferreiro is pale yellow with some golden and greenish glints.

Nose

This varietal Albariño exhibits complex aromas of wet earth, citrus, tropical fruit, white flowers, some vegetal remembrances, and hints of aromatic herbs and minerality.

Palate

Fresh and smooth, this wine of bodega Gerardo Méndez has a dry, refreshing character and a great balance. Aniseed, white flowers, aromatic herbs, citrus and some mineral nuances. Long, crisp finish.

Our personal opinion

Impressively complex, the wine Do Ferreiro 2023 is an exquisite unwooded Albariño.

OTHER VINTAGES

Do Ferreiro 2022:

Enterwine 93. Bacchus Awards 2023: Gold Bacchus.

Do Ferreiro 2021:

Enterwine 93.

Do Ferreiro 2020:

Parker 94.

Do Ferreiro 2019:

Enterwine 93. Peñín 92.

Do Ferreiro 2018:

Enterwine 92.

Do Ferreiro 2017:

Enterwine 93. Parker 92+.

Do Ferreiro 2016:

Parker 92. Enterwine 94.

Do Ferreiro 2015:

Parker 92. Peñín 91.

Do Ferreiro 2013:

Parker 91. Peñín 91.

 

 

Year 2023
Type White
D.O. Rías Baixas
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 6-8ºC
Ageing On lees
Type of ageing Months mixing in stainless steel
Enterwine's Score 93
Media rating 93
Mono-Varietal Albariño
Pairings Aperitif, Baked whitefish, Curred fish, Rice with meat, Roasted fish, Soft pasta cheese, Soup and rice, Whitefish salads
Taste Fresh and dry, Silky and intense
Occasion Appetizer, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion
Reviews
2 Reviews
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Fresh and creamy Albarino. Mineral, with a spicy and herbal tang.
Review by (Posted on 23 January 2018)
Gerardo Mendez
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This producer nails it every time. I've drank his red wine Bastion de Luna, a real treat, this Ribeiro ferreiro is also excellent. It is easy to drink, very fresh, with mineral aromas and, all in all, very pleasant.
Review by (Posted on 6 November 2017)
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