The flavours of Spain have deepened
with two UK exclusives from Galicia in Northern Spain.
The Pedralonga Barrica is Galicia’s first limited
production biodynamic wine, made from Albariño
grapes, which are uniquely suited to the Atlantic
climate of the Rías Baixas region and handpicked
from 25 year old vines. Only 1,200 bottles are produced
each year by the Alfonso family, which has followed
traditional lunar phases and biodynamic principles
for generations of winemaking.
For red wine lovers, the Pagos de Galir Selección
Rosa Rivero is considered by many leading experts
to be an essential addition to any collection or cellar.
A multiple award winner, including the gold medal
at the International Wine Salon 2005, the Pagos de
Galir is made from Mencía grapes handpicked
from Galicia’s sun-soaked Valdeorras region
and was recently awarded 86 points by the Peñin
guide of Spanish wines.
I'm a big fan of Spanish wine, especially Riojas,
but the two wines described above impressed me greatly.