Adega Algueira Cortezada
A vibrant white wine with expressive stone fruit, herbal notes, and a fresh, zesty mineral finish
Adega Algueira `Cortezada` Ribeira Sacra AOC from Spain is a vibrant and expressive dry white wine crafted from Godello, Albariño and Treixadura grapes. Fermented in stainless steel with native yeasts and undergoing malolactic fermentation without wood contact, it preserves a purity of fruit. The nose offers white stone fruits like peach and apricot, alongside herbal fennel notes and mineral undertones. On the palate, it is fresh, zesty, and balanced with an elegant mid-palate and a subtle pithy bitterness on the finish. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine is perfect with lean fish or poultry.
75.0CL , 13.0% ABV , Vintage: 2024
Vinification
In the winery the grapes are mechanically de-stemmed and pressed in bunches, allowing spontaneous fermentation to occur at 13°C in stainless steel tanks with it's own yeast. The juice undergoes malolactic fermentation without any lees ageing or wood contact to preserve the purity of fruit. Aged in steel for six months before bottling.
Flavour profile
This vibrant dry white wine offers an expressive nose of white stone fruits like peach and apricot, complemented by herbal notes of fennel and distinct mineral undertones. On the palate, it is fresh and zesty, balanced by an elegant mid-palate and a subtle pithy bitterness on the finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 12-14°C to best enjoy its vibrant character.