O'Rosal 2021
Country
Spain
Region
L'Espagne Verte
Appellation
Rias Baixas
Nature
Wine
Family
Still wine
Colour
White
Alcohol by volume
12.5
Designation
Denominación de origen (DO)
Winemaking notes
After pre-fermentation cold maceration differing in duration according to the variety, alcoholic fermentation was carried out with our own yeast from our own vineyards. After the necessary resting period, the wine was stabilised and bottled.
Viticultural notes
The Albarinio and Cainio are from the lower-altitude parcels, in other words, more humid and warmer parcels, meaning an earlier harvest and thus wines more highly concentrated, less acid and more full-bodied. This Albarinio is the one harvested the earliest, on September 13th-18th, the Cainio being the last variety to be picked, between 21th of September and 25th of September, being the latest.
Tasting notes
Terras Gauda is a wine of deep aromatic and taste complexity. The blend of the three varietals creates a very full and varied aromatic bouquet in which we can clearly perceive aromas of ripe peaches, tangerines and orange peel, complemented by delicate earthy, mineral and floral overtones and subtle creamy and minty notes. The first impression one has on the palate is of a wine of great character and opulence. This is a big, fleshy, mouth-filling wine yet one that remains fresh, youthful and very lively. It reveals a pleasant, intense and long finish on a palate that is bursting with mineral and ripe fruit aromas.
This wine possesses two seemingly contradictory qualities: it is complex yet easy to drink.
#74 top 100 Wine Spectator 2022 - 90 pts
Pairing notes
The wine is rich on the palate and deserves seafood, specially oysters and crab, perfect with creamy dishes, rice and Asian cuisine with rich sauces.