• Varietal Espadeiro from a few parcels, most centenary and some of indeterminately ancient age
• Spontaneous fermentation in used barrels
• One year of elevage in barrel before racking to tank for a further period of harmonization
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur
• Miniscule production (< 1000btls)
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Spain
Region:
Galicia
Appellation:
Rias Baixas
Variety:
Espadeiro
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ES-ALB-26-22 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-11-19
"A focused and pale red with lots of nerve and incisiveness. Firm tannins and a red fruit finish. Made from pure espadeiro from the Salnes Valley. Drink now."
Wine Advocate
Score
91+
Date
2024-07-11
"There is an herbal and balsamic quality in the reds here that seems milder in the warm and ripe 2022 vintage. The 2022 O Esteiro Espadeiro has a perfumed nose and a very austere palate, and it has only 10.5% alcohol and seems to lack a little bit of fat. It is sharp and light, a bit thin. It was bottled in April 2024."