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Spec sheet

TypeWhite wine
Region
Grapes
Producer
AllergensContains sulfites
Alcohol contenti13.5%
Production6,000 bottles

The wine

Rebisaca is yet another splendid example of the never-ending list of wines created from the magic wand of Gerardo Méndez. A blend of the three classic Rías Baixas varieties: Albariño, Treixadura and Loureira. The predominant grape, Albariño, is grown on an estate in Salnés where it used to be easy to see genets, known as 'rebisacas' in the language spoken in Galicia – hence the name of the wine. The other two varieties come from Condado de Tea. Also within the Rías Baixas DO, this region is more influenced by the Tea and Miño rivers, instead of the Atlantic which characterizes Salnés. Treixadura brings structure to the wine, whereas Loureira adds aromatic complexity. The final combination of flavours and aromas from this blend of quite distinct grapes creates a wine with a wonderful complexity.

The vines range from 10 to 50 years old and are grown in sandy soils with pebbles and clay over a granite rock base. Following a careful harvest and selection process, grapes are destemmed and left to undergo a cold maceration before being pressed and fermented using a pied de cuve starter. The wine's fine lees are worked on as it ferments in stainless steel tanks to give creaminess to the final result.

Rebisaca has a bright pale golden-yellow colour with intense mineral aromas (of smoke and river pebbles) and hints of white flowers. Plentiful fruit reminds the drinker of apples and ripe peaches, with a delicate tropical touch. With a strong character appearing clearly in the mouth, it is a fine and fresh wine, both agile and wide. Every sip surprises with intense herbal hints of eucalyptus and bay leaves. An excellent acidity ensures the wine has a long life ahead of it.

What does this wine taste like?

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Deep yellow
Bouquet
White fruit / Stone fruit / White flowers / Herbaceous notes / Balsamic notes
Mouth
Mineral / Characterful / Fresh / Elegant

Drinking and storing

Serve between 8ºC and 10ºC

Food pairing

Seafood / Fish / Steamed clams

Ratings and awards

202093 PK
201892+ PK
PK: Parker

Customer reviews

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1 review
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Vineyards

SoilSand / Pebbles / Clay
ClimateAtlantic

The winery

Gerardo Méndez

Gerardo Méndez

When you talk about Gerardo Méndez, you are talking about the Albariño grape. Founder of the Rías Baixas Denomination of Origin, Gerardo Méndez works from home, in his wine cellar laboratory. He works, naturally enough, with indigenous yeasts, and starts off the activation process in his own kitchen. Vines are his passion and he takes complete charge of his 5 hectares of vineyards, his grapes, the harvest and the winemaking. His vineyards are the highest in the denomination,...

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