# Leira Albariño (2022)

- **Producer:** Pazo Pondal
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Albariño
- **Region:** Galicia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, lemon, apricot, peach, blossom

## About this wine

Leira Albariño is a 100% Albariño white wine from the Rías Baixas DO, specifically from the Condado do Tea sub-region in Galicia, Spain. Pazo Pondal, a family-owned winery founded in 1998, focuses on expressing the unique terroir of their vineyards, which are situated on the north bank of the Río Miño. The winery employs sustainable viticulture and uses its own yeasts for fermentation, aiming to capture the essence of the land. The region's sandy, granitic soils are a key factor in the wine's character.

## Interesting facts

- Albariño grapes are native to the Iberian Peninsula.
- Pazo Pondal uses its own yeasts for fermentation.
- The winery is transitioning to fully organic viticulture.
- Vineyards are located on the north bank of the Río Miño.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and minerality cut through the richness of seafood and fatty fish, cleansing the palate. Its fruit and floral notes complement the delicate flavors of shellfish and lighter preparations.

## Wine making process

Pazo Pondal employs sustainable viticulture practices in their vineyards, located on the north bank of the Río Miño. The winemaking process emphasizes expressing the terroir, utilizing the winery's own indigenous yeasts for fermentation. This method aims to imbue the wine with the unique characteristics of its origin. The winery is actively working towards fully organic viticulture, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship.