As Abeleiras 2021 · Albariño from the Salnés Valley

As Abeleiras 2021 originates in a small plot in Meaño, in the heart of the Salnés Valley, one of the most renowned areas of the Rías Baixas for the quality of its vineyards. The sea breeze, optimal sunlight, and decomposed granite soils, rich in organic matter, create a unique terroir that imparts character and minerality to this wine.

This vineyard holds a very special value: it was the first that Pedro Méndez planted with his father in 1996. That family bond is reflected in the care and dedication with which each bottle of As Abeleiras is made.

Winemaking begins with the manual selection of the grapes on the estate. After destemming and a 12-hour maceration at a controlled temperature, the must ferments spontaneously with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged on its fine lees, with batonnage, without malolactic fermentation, and in this vintage it has not been clarified or tartaric stabilized. Before bottling, only a coarse filtration and a moderate dose of SO₂ were applied, respecting its purity to the maximum.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh and expressive, with citrusy, saline notes and a subtle mineral touch.

• Taste: Lively and vibrant, with a remarkable volume and balanced acidity. Long-lasting, with aging potential and a personality marked by its Atlantic origin.

Pairings

As Abeleiras 2021 is a vibrant and full-bodied Albariño, ideal for accompanying both fresh and light dishes as well as more complex preparations:

• Atlantic seafood: fresh oysters, barnacles, grilled clams.

• Fish: sole meunière, baked turbot, or cod in pil pil sauce.

• Galician cuisine: clam empanada, octopus "à feira" style, or pickled mussels.

• Rice and pasta dishes: seafood rice soup, scallop risotto, or fresh pasta with lemon and clam sauce.

• International cuisine: sushi, salmon sashimi, sea bass ceviche, or bluefin tuna tartare.

• Cheeses: fresh Galician cheeses (Tetilla, Cebreiro) and semi-cured goat cheeses with soft milky notes.

Technical Specifications

Region: Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain.

Subzone: Val do Salnés, Meaño

Winery: Pedro Méndez.

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 impart a distinctive minerality to the wine.

Type: White Wine.

Variety: 100% Albariño.

Vintage: 2021.

Alcohol content: 12% vol.

Temperature: Serve between 10-12°C.

Consumption: Drink now or store under optimal preservation conditions.