Aturuxo 2020 · Caíño Tinto from the Val do Salnés

Aturuxo 2020 is a red wine from Pedro Méndez, made in the heart of the Val do Salnés with the native Caíño Tinto variety, a Galician grape with great acidity, freshness and aromatic expressiveness.

The old vines from which it originates are planted in decomposed granite soils, under the influence of the Atlantic, which gives the wine a characteristic minerality and salinity. Pedro Méndez works with sustainable and minimal intervention viticulture, allowing the terroir to express itself with total authenticity in each bottle.

The winemaking follows a traditional process: fermentation in stainless steel tanks and subsequent aging in French oak barrels, which provide complexity and depth without detracting from the fruit. The result is a low-production, low-alcohol wine, an authentic reflection of the terroir and the grape variety.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright ruby red color.

• Nose: Fresh and lively aromas of ripe red fruits —cherry, raspberry—, with delicate floral and herbaceous notes.

• Palate: Elegant and structured, with balanced acidity and soft tannins. Red fruit flavors intertwine with mineral notes and a long, lingering finish, marked by its Atlantic character.

Pairings

Aturuxo 2020 is a fresh and elegant red wine, with vibrant acidity and soft tannins, ideal for accompanying a wide variety of dishes:

• Galician cuisine: octopus cooked in the fair style, empanada with pork belly or criollo chorizo grilled over embers.

• White and lean meats: oven-roasted free-range chicken, rabbit stew with herbs, or stuffed turkey.

• Lean red meats: grilled lamb chops or rare beef tenderloin.

• Oily fish: grilled bonito, seared bluefin tuna, or salmon in parchment paper.

• International cuisine: sushi, tuna ceviche, or spicy fish tacos.

• Cheeses and cured meats: semi-cured Galician cheeses (Arzúa-Ulloa cured, San Simón) and artisanal cured meats.

Technical Specifications

Region: Rías Baixas, Spain

Subzone: Val do Salnés

Winery: Pedro Mendez

Production: 259 numbered bottles.

Climate: Atlantic. 2020 was a warm and stable year.

Vineyard: Vineyards with decomposed granite soils, ideal for native varieties.

Type: Wine Red wine

Variety: Primarily Caíño Tinto

Vintage: 2020

Alcohol content: 11% vol

Temperature: Serve between 14-16°C

Consumption: Until 2027 under optimal storage conditions.