Lagar de Cervera

The cycle began with a drier-than-usual winter, followed by a rainy spring with mild temperatures. Conditions during flowering were especially favorable, with no rainfall, allowing for excellent fruit set and remarkable uniformity in cluster development. A moderate summer
promoted balanced and gradual ripening, preserving the grape’s natural acidity. A high-quality vintage, with strong varietal expression and good yields. 

100% Albariño grapes from our vineyards in O Rosal and Cambados (D.O. Rias Baixas). 

One of the earliest harvests we can remember. After close monitoring of ripening, picking began on August 22nd at the Silvosa estate in O Rosal, continuing a few days later in the Salnés Valley. The harvest progressed quickly and under very clean conditions, only briefly interrupted by occasional rainfall that did not compromise quality. Hand-harvested, with initial selection in the vineyard. Grapes were transported in small refrigerated boxes to the winery, where each berry was examined using optical sorting technology, ensuring a highly selective process. The harvest concluded on September 15th at the Viñadeiro vineyard (O Salnés), completing an excellent vintage that combined both quantity and precision.

Gentle pressing following a pre-cooling of the must, working under reductive conditions to preserve aromatic integrity. The musts, clean and well-balanced, fermented at controlled temperatures to achieve a precise varietal expression. In this vintage, malolactic fermentation was avoided to preserve freshness and the Atlantic profile. During ageing, the wine remained in contact with its finelees, with periodic bâtonnage enhancing texture and adding complexity on the palate.

Clean and bright, pale greenish-yellow in color with steely reflections. On the nose, it is more defined than exuberant, showing a refined profile with crisp white fruit, citrus peel, and subtle hints of fresh stone fruit. Delicate herbal nuances and a mineral background add depth. On the palate, it is tense and precise on entry, evolving into a broader, more structured mid-palate supported by well-integrated acidity. Notable for its balance between freshness and volume, with a long, saline finish and a slight bitterness that reinforces its Atlantic character.

Perfect to enjoy with any appetiser. It is the ideal companion to seafood and fish, as well as salads, fish rice dishes, fowl, and fresh cheese. Ideal in combination with Asian dishes, for example, with sushi or sashimi.