Ribeiro, Galicia, Spain
Here’s another sensational wine from Galicia! Nestled at the eastern edge of Galicia, the Ribeiro DO is gaining steam as one of Spain’s most fascinating and compelling white wine regions. The Bodegas O’Ventosela’s Gran Leirina, crafted from Treixadura grown on granite in the Finca Traveselas vineyard, casts a shimmering green-glinted gold color followed by fascinating aromas of lemon pith, yellow melon, and high-toned minerals. Pure and expressive on the palate, the wine conveys impeccable balance amid crystalline impressions of green pineapple, Meyer lemon, and honeysuckle blossoms. The 2019 Gran Leirina finishes dry, mineral-driven, and bristling with acidity, while complex notes of quince, ginger, and menthol emerge as the wine lingers on the back-palate. We suggest pairing this delicious, versatile beauty now and over the coming two years with grilled octopus, potato tapas, bacalao, broiled swordfish, and tuna sashimi.
A July 2020 newsletter selection
