Lot presentation

Rias Baixas DO Nanclares y Prieto Fogar do Castriño 2019

The wine

While Albariño adapts well to a wide range of climatic conditions and terroirs, it tends to prefer oceanic climates, where it reveals all the nuances of its aromatic spectrum. Mainly cultivated in Galicia, this grape variety is reputed for producing lively, expressive white wines that pair perfectly with fish and shellfish. The estate follows biodynamic principles to cultivate its Albariño vines. To allow each parcel of vines to develop its own personality, no intermediary products are used in the vineyards. In the winery, the same ethos applies. Vinification is conducted with as few additives as possible and sulphur is kept to a minimum.
The elegant golden colour reveals a nose characterised by citrus notes and floral fragrances. The fruity aromas blend perfectly with a fine minerality leading to a long, flavoursome finish.

About the Producer Nanclares y Prieto

The estate, located in the cradle of Albariño, in Spain’s Val do Salnés, comprises five hectares of vines in 15 different parcels. Alberto Nanclares and Silvia Prieto met in 2009, at a tasting organised by Raul Pérez, a leading Bierzo winemaker. Both passionate about wine, they embarked on the ambitious project of producing their own cuvée in 2015. Their approach in both the winery and the vineyard is based on a very low-interventionist philosophy. Each parcel of vines, aged between 30 and 100 years, reaps the benefits of organic methods. The soil is cultivated with the utmost precision without any chemical fertilisers or weedkillers. Once harvested, the grapes are vinified without additives, using minimal doses of sulphur to retain the unique character of the terroir and grape varieties. The result is exceptional wines that will develop their finest nuances over time.