Galician Wines
Galicia is the province occupying the northwest corner of Spain, and for the most part white wines reign throughout Galicia. Major denominated Galician regions include Rías Baixas, which is known for the increasingly popular Albariño grape and eponymous varietal wine; Ribeiro, which features blended whites incorporating grapes like Torrontés, Treixadura, Loureira and Albariño; and Valdeorras, where the Godello grape is most prominent. Galician whites are almost always fresh in style, generally made without oak aging, and are natural accompaniments to seafood and shellfish.
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Emilio Rojo 2009 Blanco White (Ribeiro)
- Editors' Choice
- $53
The iconoclastic Emilio Rojo produces this five-grape blend from terraced vineyards located in inland Galicia. The wine is lush, rich and shows barrel characteristics and depth. The nose is toasty and alluring, but the real play comes in the mouth, which is healthy as an ox, with layered flavors of baked apple, tropical fruits and honey. Long on the finish, with an…
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
Do Ferreiro 2003 Cepas Vellas Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- Editors' Choice
- $33
From the outset, this beauty oozes character. The whole exceeds the parts by a sum of three, as the wine delivers full flavors, complexity and a near Burgundian minerality. This is what great Albariño is about, even if it’s from a hot vintage. Spicy yet thumping with guava, banana and citrus. Simply delicious.
— M.S.
(6/1/2005)
Emilio Rojo 2005 Blanco White (Ribeiro)
- $40
This five-grape blend is based on Treixadura but also includes Albariño, Loureira, Lado and Torrontès. The grapes were picked well into October, so the richness and alcohol are up there. Still, the flowery aromas are alluring and the flavors of mango, pear and apple are clean despite some oak aging. Only 50 cases imported into the States.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
Lagar de Cervera 2007 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- Editors' Choice
- $26
Normally even excellent Albariños have their limits, and this gem seems to have limited ageability. But for drinking through 2009, it’s dynamite. Dusty apple and mineral aromas are for starters. Next is a palate of green apple, citrus and pineapple that rises above the fray. And then there’s that finish of mineral and pineapple essence that seals the deal. A…
— M.S.
(11/15/2008)
Fillaboa 2002 Finca Monte Alto Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- Editors' Choice
- $27
Floral and mildly leesy, with pungent aromas of green apple, citrus and honey. For anyone looking for steely, pure Albariño, the single-vineyard Fillaboa Monte Alto is the ticket. The fruit is crisp and zesty, the acidity just right. And the finish runs a mile long.
— M.S.
(6/1/2005)
Viña Mein 2005 Blanco White (Ribeiro)
- Editors' Choice
- $18
Treixadura-based, with Godello, Loureira and tiny portions of Albariño, Torrontes, Caino Blanca and Albilla. The whole, however, is all that counts, and this is simply an excellent white that’s aromatic, dry as a bone, and fresh as spring.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
Viña Mein 2004 Barrica White (Ribeiro)
- $21
In the past we’ve found this wine to be a bit flat and overwooded, but the ’04 is balanced, fresh and downright lovely. Light vanilla and toast shadings accent bright peach and melon flavors, and the texture is something to behold. Excluding Valdeorras, this is Galician white wine in its most refined state.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
Pazo de Señorans 2005 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- Editors' Choice
- $22
A small portion of the wine went through malolactic fermentation, so it offers a lovely roundness. Features floral aromas backed by pure tangerine and nectarine flavors. Registers more fruity and smooth than mineral, with a perfect finish.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
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