Albariño Val do Salnés
Albarino Rias Baixas Val do Salnes Zarate Zárate Albariño
Bodegas Zárate
Albariño Val do Salnés
Founded in 1707, the family owned Zarate estate is located in Rias Baixas' lauded Val do Salnés subregion. Their sloping, weathered granite vineyards are translated via albariño, a grape intrinsically associated with the estate. 7th generation Eulogio Pomares runs this historic bodega today, farming almost fully biodynamically. This is from 30 year old vines, fermented native, and with three months on the lees in stainless. Fragrant peach, pear, starfruit, grapefruit stream through the medium palate, lit with a shining acidity and textured with a granitic grip. Finishing bright and lemony, with a lingering salinity calling out for food.
"The 2023 Zarate is the flagship Albariño that shows the character of the year, with more moderate ripeness, 12.5% alcohol and a balanced and elegant profile. It's clean, floral and still a little reductive (this is 100% stainless steel) and should open up with a little more time in bottle. There is some 30% of wine with malolactic in the final blend. It has less concentration and alcohol than the 2022, with more finesse and freshness and is a little more herbal. This is a superb example of Albariño from Salnés. 84,000 bottles produced. The bottle I tasted was bottled in June 2024. Drink Date: 2024-2029.” - 93+ points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, July 11, 2024.
“The 2023 Albariño Zárate, from Val de Salnés, Rías Baixas, presents delicate floral and pear aromas. Saline and fresh, it’s understated yet complex, with layers that blend seamlessly. Drink 2025-2033.” - 93 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, March 2025.
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Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $31
Style: Still
Region: Rías Baixas
Appellation: Rías Baixas DO
Country: Spain
Grape: Albariño
Colour: White
Vegan: No
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
Albarino Rias Baixas Val do Salnes Zarate Zárate Albariño
Bodegas Zárate
Albariño Val do Salnés
Founded in 1707, the family owned Zarate estate is located in Rias Baixas' lauded Val do Salnés subregion. Their sloping, weathered granite vineyards are translated via albariño, a grape intrinsically associated with the estate. 7th generation Eulogio Pomares runs this historic bodega today, farming almost fully biodynamically. This is from 30 year old vines, fermented native, and with three months on the lees in stainless. Fragrant peach, pear, starfruit, grapefruit stream through the medium palate, lit with a shining acidity and textured with a granitic grip. Finishing bright and lemony, with a lingering salinity calling out for food.
"The 2023 Zarate is the flagship Albariño that shows the character of the year, with more moderate ripeness, 12.5% alcohol and a balanced and elegant profile. It's clean, floral and still a little reductive (this is 100% stainless steel) and should open up with a little more time in bottle. There is some 30% of wine with malolactic in the final blend. It has less concentration and alcohol than the 2022, with more finesse and freshness and is a little more herbal. This is a superb example of Albariño from Salnés. 84,000 bottles produced. The bottle I tasted was bottled in June 2024. Drink Date: 2024-2029.” - 93+ points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, July 11, 2024.
“The 2023 Albariño Zárate, from Val de Salnés, Rías Baixas, presents delicate floral and pear aromas. Saline and fresh, it’s understated yet complex, with layers that blend seamlessly. Drink 2025-2033.” - 93 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, March 2025.
Read more about Bodegas Zárate.
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $31
Style: Still
Region: Rías Baixas
Appellation: Rías Baixas DO
Country: Spain
Grape: Albariño
Colour: White
Vegan: No
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
Albarino Rias Baixas Val do Salnes Zarate Zárate Albariño
Bodegas Zárate
Albariño Val do Salnés
Founded in 1707, the family owned Zarate estate is located in Rias Baixas' lauded Val do Salnés subregion. Their sloping, weathered granite vineyards are translated via albariño, a grape intrinsically associated with the estate. 7th generation Eulogio Pomares runs this historic bodega today, farming almost fully biodynamically. This is from 30 year old vines, fermented native, and with three months on the lees in stainless. Fragrant peach, pear, starfruit, grapefruit stream through the medium palate, lit with a shining acidity and textured with a granitic grip. Finishing bright and lemony, with a lingering salinity calling out for food.
"The 2023 Zarate is the flagship Albariño that shows the character of the year, with more moderate ripeness, 12.5% alcohol and a balanced and elegant profile. It's clean, floral and still a little reductive (this is 100% stainless steel) and should open up with a little more time in bottle. There is some 30% of wine with malolactic in the final blend. It has less concentration and alcohol than the 2022, with more finesse and freshness and is a little more herbal. This is a superb example of Albariño from Salnés. 84,000 bottles produced. The bottle I tasted was bottled in June 2024. Drink Date: 2024-2029.” - 93+ points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, July 11, 2024.
“The 2023 Albariño Zárate, from Val de Salnés, Rías Baixas, presents delicate floral and pear aromas. Saline and fresh, it’s understated yet complex, with layers that blend seamlessly. Drink 2025-2033.” - 93 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, March 2025.
Read more about Bodegas Zárate.
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $31
Style: Still
Region: Rías Baixas
Appellation: Rías Baixas DO
Country: Spain
Grape: Albariño
Colour: White
Vegan: No
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
