COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Treixadura (63%), Albariño (15%), Godello (15%), Torrontés (3%), Loureira (3%), Lado (1%), Caíño Blanco (1%)
PRODUCER
Viña Meín
REGION
Galicia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Meín Castes Brancas 2023 by Viña Meín is a white wine from the Ribeiro DO in Galicia, Spain, specifically from the Avia Valley. This wine is a complex blend, featuring Treixadura as the dominant grape (63%), complemented by Albariño, Godello, Torrontés, Loureira, Lado, and Caíño Blanco. The grapes are cultivated in sandy granite soils. The 2023 vintage is characterized by its freshness, a result of a cooler growing season. Viña Meín is a producer committed to expressing the unique terroir of Ribeiro, with this wine being an evolution of their winemaking approach, incorporating grapes from various plots to create a harmonious blend. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel and foudres, with a portion of the blend resting on its lees for ten months.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A blend of seven distinct local grape varieties.
Fact 02
Grapes are grown on sandy granite soils known as 'sábrego'.
Fact 03
Fermented and aged in stainless steel and foudres.
Fact 04
Represents a historical interpretation of the Avia Valley landscape.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Meín Castes Brancas 2023 begins with the careful selection and separate vinification of seven indigenous grape varieties from various plots within the Avia Valley. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and varietal character. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 10 months, with a portion maturing in stainless steel and another in foudres. This extended period includes aging on its lees, which contributes to the wine's texture and complexity before it is blended and bottled. The process is designed to capture the essence of the Ribeiro terroir and the unique profile of the chosen grape varietals.
