COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Albariño
PRODUCER
Pazo Pondal
REGION
Galicia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Leira Albariño is a 100% Albariño white wine from the Rías Baixas DO, specifically from the Condado do Tea sub-region in Galicia, Spain. Pazo Pondal, a family-owned winery founded in 1998, focuses on expressing the unique terroir of their vineyards, which are situated on the north bank of the Río Miño. The winery employs sustainable viticulture and uses its own yeasts for fermentation, aiming to capture the essence of the land. The region's sandy, granitic soils are a key factor in the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Albariño grapes are native to the Iberian Peninsula.
Fact 02
Pazo Pondal uses its own yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 03
The winery is transitioning to fully organic viticulture.
Fact 04
Vineyards are located on the north bank of the Río Miño.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Pazo Pondal employs sustainable viticulture practices in their vineyards, located on the north bank of the Río Miño. The winemaking process emphasizes expressing the terroir, utilizing the winery's own indigenous yeasts for fermentation. This method aims to imbue the wine with the unique characteristics of its origin. The winery is actively working towards fully organic viticulture, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship.
