Luis A. Rodriguez Vazquez A Texia Ribeiro White Blend 2016

Luis Rodriguez is one of the most dogged winemakers in Galicia, striving to not only save the region's local grape varieties from obscurity or extinction but also to showcase their immense potential.andnbsp; His home is located in the village of Arnoia within the Ribeiro appellation and since 1988 he has accumulated 6 hectares of vineyards planted to local grape varieties like Treixadura, Caiandntilde;o, and Ferrol in place of the more ubiquitous Palomino and Garnacha Tintorera.andnbsp; Through careful farming, native fermentations, and patient elevage Luis crafts some of the most captivating wines in all of Spain.andnbsp; A Teixa is a single vineyard planted on decomposed granite largely to Treixadura with some Godello and Albarino.andnbsp; It is a lush, textured white that maintains great tension and drive that never veers too far into opulence.andnbsp; Aromatically orchard fruit pops out with subtle hints of hay and white flowers while the palate is inflected with a saline quality leading to a very fresh finish. Simply gorgeous! A Teixa is fermented in a 23 hectoliter foudre and age for 1 year in the same barrel.

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