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Bodegas Castro Martin, DO Rías Baixas Albariño 2020

Bodegas Castro Martin, DO Rías Baixas Albariño 2020

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This Albariño is pure structure and elegance, with a special touch of salinity, thanks to its proximity to the Atlantic Sea.

The “sobre lías” (on the lees) or “ sobre las madres del vino ” (on the mothers of the wine) technique involves keeping the wine in contact with the already overloaded yeasts, which settle at the bottom of the tank at the end of fermentation, for a minimum of five to six months. This process gives the wine greater stability, adding new aromas, retaining them for longer and increasing aromatic persistence. It also improves the smoothness and unctuousness of the wine, giving it greater creaminess and a dense sensation in the mouth. This process is applied to all Castro Martin wines.

Visual: Straw yellow with greenish reflections.

Smell: It stands out with a distinct mineral touch on the nose and a set of pure and clean aromas of white fruits, field herbs, melon and honey.

Palate: Vibrant on the palate, it presents fresh mineral acidity balanced by fruit, with notes of peach and pear, and a touch of lemon. It is a fine and elegant Albariño, with beautiful persistence on the palate.

Harmonization: Enjoy it as an aperitif or with salads, fresh cheeses (ricotta), mushrooms, seafood, poultry and oriental recipes. For a truly Galician experience, pair it with fresh oysters or a gazpacho !

On land, at sea and in the air


Authentic Albariño wine from Rías Baixas is served in the first class of Qatar Airways, the top of the ranking of the best airlines in the world


Located in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Bodegas Castro Martin is a family winery still managed by the descendants of its founder, Domingo Martin. Its pioneering work in producing the best Albariño white wine is recognized worldwide, not just on dry land. The brand’s products are served in British Airways’ first class and also on board P&O/Cunard and Royal Caribbean cruise ships. A new client is Qatar Airways, which topped Skytrax’s ranking as the best airline of 2019.

Initially, the Martin-Serantes family produced wine on a small scale, like most winemakers at the time, supplying mainly to friends, relatives and a few local bars. Much of this artisanal Albariño was vinified in wooden barrels that were reused several times before being replaced. The practice resulted in huge variation and inconsistency in the finished wines, a source of frustration for Domingo.

The founder’s dream was to create a quality and consistent wine. That’s why he decided to invest in modernizing his business with the guidance of an agricultural engineer. The new winery building, built in 1981, was the only one with three levels and the first in the region to be equipped with stainless steel tanks. It was a major financial investment and also a major investment in his faith in the future of Albariño.

The most significant factor is that Don Domingo will always be remembered in the history of the Salnés Valley as one of the original founders of the Rías Baixas designation of origin, recognized in 1988. It is interesting to note that, although he married a Galician woman and established a home in Galicia, he was born and raised in the Canary Islands. For this reason, even today, Castro Martin is known as the El Canario winery.

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Rías Baixas is located in the province of Pontevedra, on the coast of Galicia, the coldest and wettest region in Spain. It got its name from its deep, flooded coastal valleys that stretch for miles inland. The Albariño grape, an icon of the region, is one of the most renowned white grape varieties in the Iberian Peninsula, famous for producing aromatic wines with stimulating acidity.

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