Technical Sheet

Area: Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain.

Subzone: Val do Salnés, Meaño

Winery: Pedro Mendez.

Production: 1,151 bottles.

Climate: Atlantic. 2021 was a moderately warm and stable year.

Vineyard: Planted in 1996 at 100 meters above sea level.

Soil: Granitic soils that provide a distinctive minerality to the wine.

Type: White Wine.

Variety: 100% Albariño.

Vintage: 2021.

Degree: 12% vol.

Temperature: Serve between 10-12°C.

Consumption: Drink now or store in optimal storage conditions.

As Abeleiras 2021 is a wine from the small plot located in the Salnés Valley, in Meaño. This area is renowned for its high-quality vineyards due to its unique geographical and climatic characteristics. The valley receives nearby sea breezes and enjoys optimal sunshine, which favors the development of the vine. In addition, the region's soils, composed of decomposed granite and rich in organic matter, give a distinctive character to the wines produced here.

This vineyard has great sentimental value, as it was the first one that Pedro Méndez planted with his father in 1996. This family bond is reflected in the care and dedication put into the production of As Abeleiras 2021. 

The production of As Abeleiras 2021 begins with a manual selection of the bunches on the estate. They are then destemmed and left to macerate for 12 hours at a controlled temperature. Afterwards, it is pressed and the must is transferred to a stainless steel tank, where it ferments spontaneously with its native yeasts. Malolactic fermentation does not take place, and the fine lees are worked through batonnage. In this vintage, the wine has not been clarified or tartar-stabilized. Before bottling, rough filtering has been carried out and SO2 has been added in moderate doses.

 Tasting Notes

The result is a fresh, citrusy and saline wine, with a notable volume on the palate and a great aging capacity. As Abeleiras 2021 stands out for its freshness and vivacity, reflecting both the terroir of the Salnés Valley and the dedication and passion of its creator.