Roadshow tasting booklet: DC consumer

THE ALBARIÑO WINES OF RÍAS BAIXAS

Washington, DC ROADSHOW 2023

About DO Rías Baixas 3 - 9

TASTING ORDER

THE HOME OF ALBARIÑO

Thank you for joining us for the 2023 Rías Baixas Roadshow. We are thrilled to share a full range of current releases; rare espumosos and tintos; and añadas anteriores and sobre lías styles. Rías Baixas is proud to be the homeland of the Albariño grape. This year’s tour is a proud celebration of our Atlantic origins – and of the distinctive identity Albariño takes on in the hands of the talented winemakers and growers who work across five sub-regions to make wines of the highest quality and character. We welcome your feedback and hope you will share many insights with our visiting producers and representatives.

Salud!

OUR TERROIR

Galicia – Green Spain

Situated in Spain’s northwest region of Galicia, Rías Baixas resembles the green fields and rocky coasts of Ireland. Known as Green Spain, the hillsides of Galicia recall the ancient Celtic history of the region, and are covered in mist that shrouds granite castles, vineyards and pazo manor houses. The area is characterized by moderate year-round temperatures, ocean breezes and annual rainfall up to three times the national average. The damp Atlantic-influenced climate is balanced by over 2,200 hours of sunshine. This ensures that Albariño from Rías Baixas ripens fully to produce wines with medium-to-high natural acidity and a delightful aromatic profile.

Rich in Minerals

The soils of Rías Baixas are fairly uniform in the five sub-regions, dominated by granite with some schist. Large rivers and tributaries have left a combination of clay, silt, sand and gravel deposits. Soils have an extremely high level of minerality and acidity – ideal conditions for Albariño that contribute to the food-friendly character of the wines.

From the River to the Sea

The coastal landscape of Rías Baixas is irregular, marked by a series of jagged inlets known as “rías”. The name Rías Baixas translates to “lower rías” in Galician and refers to five estuaries – Ría de Muros y Noia, Ría de Arousa, Ría de Pontevedra, Ría de Vigo and Ría de Miño – extending for 90 miles from Santiago de Compostela to the Portuguese border. The rías mix fresh and salt water to sustain rich maritime life – and define the distinctive geography of the region.

THE FIVE SUB-REGIONS OF RÍAS BAIXAS

The five distinct sub-regions of Rías Baixas encompass varying micro-climates that differ by topography and proximity to the rivers and sea.

VITICULTURAL PRACTICES

Planting Albariño at the proper height and exposure to ensure even, healthy ripening is essential to quality. Vines are traditionally widely spaced and trained on granite stone pergolas. Most vines are trained on a wire trellis called a parra anchored by granite posts; up to seven feet high, parras allow breezes to flow through for maximum circulation to prevent mildew and to promote even ripening. Ripened grape bunches form a ceiling-like canopy and are handharvested. Some vineyards use a double cordon system or espaldera. Yields are low, ranging from three to five tons per acre.

WINEMAKING

Winemaking in Rías Baixas balances tradition with modern techniques across a wide range of styles. Most wineries use wild yeast and some deploy malolactic fermentation to balance acidity levels. Sobre lías, or extended contact with the lees, is a preferred method to enhance complexity and ageability. The añadas anteriores style wines that rest on the lees are particularly ageworthy.

BY THE NUMBERS

5,011 Growers

+50% Women Winemakers

10,677 Acres

22,800 Parcels

180 Producers

Primarily small, family-owned ownership

12

99% White Wine Production Permitted White Varieties

#1

Albariño: of plantings

Other primary: Treixadura, Loureiro, Caiño Blanco, Torrontes & Godello

The United States is the #1 Export Market with 15% Growth

Wine is often a family business in Rías Baixas supported by many small growers. FUN FACT: More than 50% of the winemakers in Rías Baixas are women, a hold-over from the days when women managed affairs on land while the men of Galicia were at sea.

CONDADO DO TEA

“The County of Tea” is named after the river Tea, a tributary of the Miño River. Located in a fairly mountainous area along the Miño, this is the second largest sub-zone, with granite-slate and sedimentary soils, and most inland. Condado do Tea is a warmer, drier area, with an average temperature of 59º F that can soar to 104º F during the summer.

BODEGAS AS LAXAS 1

Bodegas As Laxas has a long and rich winemaking tradition that dates back to 1862. Family-owned and proud to be one of the first wineries in DO Rías Baixas, As Laxas is located in Arbo on the banks of the the Miño River, a warmer area ideal for ripening. The vineyards are over 30 years old, planted on south-facing granite terraces between 500 to 650 feet. The winery upholds tradition in harmony with nature, and has also evolved over time to adopt the most modern wine production techniques.

CONTACT

Rubén Simón

export@bodegasaslaxas.com bodegasaslaxas.com/en @bodegasaslaxas

Laxas 2022

100% Albariño

$19.99

Wine Bridge Imports

BODEGAS AS LAXAS 1

Sensum Laxas

100% Albariño

$32.99

Wine Bridge Imports

NOTES

BODEGAS FILLABOA 2

Fillaboa is an historic estate enclosed by the Tea and Miño Rivers and a 5,200-foot stone wall. An exquisite natural setting, the estate garden of camellias, olive trees, magnolias and cork oaks overlooks the picturesque vineyard, 124 acres divided into 12 plots with southern exposure and natural slopes, closely situated to the border with Portugal.

CONTACT

Loretta Fernández

lfernandezf@bodegas.masaveu.com

bodegasfillaboa.com

@masaveubodegas

Fillaboa

2022

100% Albariño

$24.99

Monsieur Touton Selections

BODEGAS FILLABOA 2

NOTES

Fillaboa Selección Finca Monte Alto

2020

100% Albariño

$39.00

Monsieur Touton Selections

PAZO PONDAL 3

Founded in 2006, Pazo Pondal is situated on a beautiful property with stunning vineyard views in Arbo (Condado do Tea). Named for their celebrated Pondal vineyard, the winery is family-run with a commitment to tradition passed down through the genrations. Committed to the cultivation of Albariño with environmental integrity and proven best practices, the winery trains their vines on the classic espaldera trellis, anchored by granite posts.

CONTACT

Jennifer Ucha

admin@pazopondal.com

pazopondal.com/en

@bodegapazopondal

Leira Pondal 2022

100% Albariño

$17.00

Gourmet & Wine Selection

PAZO PONDAL 3

VIÑA CAEIRA 4

Based in Salvaterra do Miño in Condado do Tea, Viña Caeira cultivates Albariño in gravel-quartz pebble soils planted on 5 acres. Captivated by Galicia and its outstanding wines, winery owner Carlos Moro founded Viña Caeira in 2022 to capture the distinctive and delightful style of Albariño in Condado do Tea. The vines are trellised on classic stone pillars.

CONTACT

Guillermo

VIÑA CAEIRA 4

CM Albariño

2022

100% Albariño

$36.99

Solera Imports

NOTES

VIÑA NORA 5

Founded in 2002, Viña Nora is known for 100% Albariño wines made through lees aging. Located in As Neves, a small village in the inland Condado do Tea sub-region, the vineyards are planted in granite soils on 40 acres of natural terraces overlooking the Miño River. Averaging 25 years of age, the vines are trellised with the traditional pergola system with granite posts.

CONTACT

Andrés Harmsen

aharmsen@terraselecta.com

viñanora.com

@bodegasvinanora

Nora Albariño

2022

100% Albariño

$20.00

Aviva Vino

VIÑA NORA 5

Nora da Neve 2019

100% Albariño

$39.00

Aviva Vino

NOTES

O ROSAL

Situated along the Miño River where it joins the Atlantic Ocean, O Rosal is coastal and cooler. It forms the border with Portugal. With granite bedrock and alluvial topsoil, the vineyards are terraced along the sides of the Miño. The fishing village of A Guarda offers a picturesque setting to enjoy the foods and wines of the region.

ADEGAS VALMIÑOR 6

History. Family. Friends. Dedication. Vocation. These inspiring words capture Adegas Valmiñor's passion for legacy winemaking and respectful land management. Based in O Rosal, the winery was founded in 1997 based on an ancestral tradition of grape growing in the region. Primarily focused on Albariño, Valmiñor also cultivates other local varieties such as Treixadura, Loureiro and Castañal planted on 84 acres across 4 sites to allow for a distrinctive range.

CONTACT

Erick García

egarcia@valminorebano.com

adegasvalminor.com

@valminorebano

Valmiñor 2022

100% Albariño

$24.99

Kysela Pere Et Fils

Serra da Estrela 2022

100% Albariño

$18.99

Seaview Imports

ADEGAS VALMIÑOR 6

Davila 2022 Albariño, Loureiro, Treixadura Seeking Importer

Abade de Couto 2015 Brancellao, Sousón, Caíño Tinto Seeking Importer

Davila M100 2017 Loureiro, Caíño Blanco, Albariño Seeking Importer

NOTES

Davila L100

2020

100% Loureiro Seeking Importer

LAGAR DE CERVERA 7

Lagar de Cervera was founded in 1988 in O Rosal (Pontevedra). The winery was established from a small family property, and is named in honor of the former "Cervera" family owners and the traditional "Lagar" wine press that still stands in the winery dining room. The property encompasses 220 acres (89 hectares), among the largest single vineyard estates in Rías Baixas dedicated to Albariño. The unique microclimate allows for early ripening and supports well-balanced acidity, alcohol and aromatic intensity. In 2013, Lagar de Cervera opened a new, state-of-the-art facility, including the first optical sorting technology in the the region.

CONTACT

José Luis Navarro

jlnavarro@riojalta.com

riojalta.com/en/wines lagar-de-cervera

@lagardecervera

Lagar de Cervera

2022

100% Albariño

$22.99

Winebow

LAGAR DE CERVERA 7

Pazo de Seoane Rosal

2021

54% Albariño, 35% Loureiro, 6% Treixadura, 5% Caíño Blanco

$22.99

Winebow

NOTES

SANTIAGO RUIZ 8

A leading name from O Rosal, this family-owned winery was founded in 1860 by Santiago Ruiz’s grandfather. Known for his pioneering spirit, Santiago opened his current winery in 1984, a legacy that his youngest daughter, Rosa Ruiz, carries on today. The vineyards span 94 acres with 20-25 years of age, planted to Albariño and other native O Rosal varieties. The winery's famous hand-drawn map label depicts the place where Isabel, Santiago Ruiz's first born, celebrated her wedding in 1965, a tribute to the symbolism and rich family history behind the wines.

Lorea Amatria

Santiago Ruiz 2022

72% Albariño, 12% Loureiro, 7% Godello, 5% Treixadura, 4% Caiño Blanco

$22.00

Monsieur Touton Selections

SANTIAGO RUIZ 8

NOTES

TERRAS GAUDA 9

Terras (Land) Gauda (Happiness) was founded in 1990 by the Fonseca family in the southernmost region of Rías Baixas, O Rosal. One of Rías Baixas’ leading wineries, Terras Gauda has crafted many award-winning wines made exclusively from estate-grown fruit. Terras Gauda has been a leading voice in the advancement of Rías Baixas worldwide. The winery is also responsible for the preservation of notable heirloom grape varieties such as Caíño Blanco.

Mar Dopazo

mdopazo@terrasgauda.com

terrasgauda.com

@terrasgauda

Abadía De San Campio

2022

100% Albariño

$19.99

Trinchero Family Estates

TERRAS GAUDA 9

Terras Gauda O Rosal

2022

70% Albariño, 23% Caíño, 7% Loureiro

$22.99

Trinchero Family Estates

NOTES

SUB-REGION: O ROSAL

VAL DO SALNÉS

Situated in the northern half of the region, Val do Salnés features the most coastline and is consequently the coolest and dampest of the five sub-regions. It is known as the birthplace of the Albariño grape. Located on the Atlantic coast, it surrounds the historic town of Cambados. This is the original and oldest sub-zone with the most area under vine and the highest concentration of wineries. The soil is granitic and rocky with alluvial top soil, and an average temperature of just 55º F.

ATTIS BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS SL 10

Attis is the passion project of owners and brothers Robustiano and Baldomero Fariña, who, together with enologist Jean François Hebrard, have set out to produce unique wines that capture the essence of Val do Salnés and the Atlantic climate and terroir. Small production and highly nuanced, Attis wines are artisanal by nature, crafted through careful selection and micro-vinification from small plots.

CONTACT

Laura Vázquez Rajo

laura@attisbyv.com

attisbyv.es

@attisbodega

Attis Lías Finas

2022

100% Albariño

$28.00 Somm Selection

10 ATTIS BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS SL

Attis Nana

2021

100% Albariño

$45.00 Seeking Importer

NOTES

Xión Cuvée Tinto

2019

33% Pedral, 33% Sousón, 33% Espadeiro

$22.00 Seeking Importer

Attis Souson

2016

100% Sousón

$40.00

Seeking Importer

BODEGAS MARTÍN CÓDAX, SAU 11

Bodegas Martín Códax was founded in 1985 and is named after a celebrated Galician troubadour whose medieval love poems pay homage to the region's Atlantic coastal heritage. Focused on its people, land and culture, Martín Codáx was set up by 270 member winegrowers and relies on the collaboration of 300 additional familes to supply grapes. A symbol of Galician wines in and beyond Spain, Martín Códax finds inspiration from its location in heart of the Salnés to make wines of the highest quality, and is proud to serve as an ambassador for Galician arts and culture in all its markets.

CONTACT

Paula Lobato

paula.lobato@martincodax.com

martincodax.com/en

@bodmartincodax

Martín Códax

2022

100% Albariño

$18.95

E & J Gallo

BODEGAS MARTÍN CÓDAX, SAU

Burgáns

2022

100% Albariño

$19.95 European Cellars

NOTES

Val de Burgáns

2020

100% Albariño

$60.00 European Cellars

BODEGAS PAZO CILLEIRO 12

Pazo Cilleiro is part of the Murua Family portfolio of wines. Working with small parcels in the Salnés Valley, Pazo Cilleiro focuses on fresh and elegant Albariño wines that showcase Atlantic origins. The name "Cilleiro" means "Cellarmaster," and pays tribute to the first winemakers of the sea, the monks who formed the nearby Armenteira monastery, craftsmen who made "white wines to touch heaven." The vines are 25 years old, grown mostly in the traditional pergola system.

CONTACT

Saurabh Kathuria

saurabh@murielwines.com

murielwines.com/en/our-brands/ rias-baixas-collection/pazo-cilleiro#

@pazocilleiro

Pazo Cilleiro

2021

100% Albariño

$17.99

Quintessential Wines

NOTES

BODEGAS PAZO CILLEIRO

PACO & LOLA 13

Founded in 2005, Paco & Lola is a young, modern winery, known worldwide for the bright polka dots on their labels and a lively image to match. In the tradition of Galician small holdings, Paco & Lola is made up of small family winegrowers from O Salnés with over 400 members farming 494 acres of vines subdivided into 1,800 parcels. A remarkable success story worldwide, Paco & Lola offers a full range of sustainably-forward styles from youthful expressions to añadas.

CONTACT

Carolina Rouco Chao

international@pacolola.com

pacolola.com/en

@Paco Lola

PACO & LOLA 13

Paco & Lola Prime

2019

100% Albariño

$35.00

Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.

NOTES

Paco & Lola Vintage

2015

100% Albariño

$60.00

Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.

Lola by P&L

Sparkling Albariño

2017

100% Albariño

$55.00

Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.

PAZO SEÑORANS 14

Pazo Señorans is a family-owned winery operating from a magnificent 16th Century manor house, or pazo. The winery was founded in 1989 by husbandand-wife team, Marisol Bueno and Javier Mareque. Now in the hands of their four children Marisol, Vicky, Javier and Santiago, they are building on the foundation of an established vineyard. Pazo Señorans aims to make Albariño wines that are a true reflection of the land. Dedicated to realizing the full potential of Albariño, Pazo Señorans offers a full range of young, sobre lías and ageworthy wines, all with distinctive varietal character.

CONTACT

Javier Izurieta Romero

PAZO SEÑORANS 14

NOTES

Pazo Señorans Selección de Añada

2013

100% Albariño

$90.00

European Cellars