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Zárate Espadeiro 2022

HK$ 386.74

Eulogio Pomares Zárate
Rías Baixas

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Parker Points: 95
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HK$ 386.74

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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2022 Espadeiro is from a year that they consider exceptional for reds, as the very warm temperatures meant the grapes ripened thoroughly, and this wine reached 12% alcohol. It's very balsamic, with notes of eucalyptus, bay leaf, nutmeg and black pepper. It has a medium-bodied palate with silky tannins. Some 1,000 bottles were produced from one 500-liter barrel and one 225-liter barrel. It was bottled in September 2023.

Features

Type of wine

Crianza Red

Pairings

Seafood

Style

Fragrant and light

Occasions

Romantic Dinner

Winery

Eulogio Pomares Zárate

Size

75 cl.

Country

Spain

Region

Galicia

Appellation

Rías Baixas

Alcohol

12.0%

Grapes

Espadeiro

Serving

Between 14ºC and 16ºC

Winemaking

Fermented in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation and ageing for 12 months in 500-litre French oak barrels.

Description

On the misty slopes of the Val do Salnés, where the Atlantic winds pick up the salt from the sea and spray it on the vineyards, Eulogio Pomares decided to challenge the established. In a region where Albariño reigns supreme, he opted for an ancestral, forgotten, almost extinct red wine: Zárate Espadeiro. A Galician red variety, very fine, with delicate skin and fierce acidity, which for years was relegated to oblivion or used in blends without glory. But Zárate is not looking for the easy way out. In a small plot of old vines over 60 years old, planted on trellises on granitic xabre soils at 50 metres above sea level, this rebellious grape is cultivated with a traditional philosophy: no herbicides, no rush, respecting the natural cycle.

The story of this wine begins as an act of faith. "We will make an Atlantic red wine with soul", said Eulogio, when many thought that only white wine had a future in Rías Baixas. The result is Zárate Espadeiro, a red wine that resembles nothing: neither the Atlantic wines of the north, nor the Mediterranean wines of the south. It is Galicia in a liquid state. Pure expression of coast, rain and rock.

Winemaking

Zárate Espadeiro is harvested by hand, with a rigorous selection of clusters in the vineyard itself. After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and fermented in an open stainless steel vat. During fermentation, a daily pigeage is carried out for approximately four weeks, allowing a slow and deep extraction of the colour, aromas and energy of the varietal.

The wine is then transferred to 500-litre third-use French oak barrels, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for 12 months. The choice of neutral barrels seeks to provide complexity without interference, keeping the varietal identity intact. Finally, it is bottled without filtering or fining, respecting the natural integrity of the wine.

Taste

The first contact with Zárate Espadeiro is a surprise. Its colour is clear, bright ruby, almost translucent, like a young Pinot Noir from the Loire, but with a radically different olfactory profile. The nose is electric and saline: wild blueberry, elderflower, laurel, a touch of rhubarb and lots of wet stone. There is no make-up or wood. Everything is precision and transparency.

On the palate, Espadeiro de Zárate is razor sharp. The acidity sets the pace with an intense and refreshing vibration. The tannin is very fine, almost imperceptible, but it provides structure without weight. Notes of sour cherry, hibiscus, red currant, with a mineral background reminiscent of the salty mist of the Galician coast. The finish is long, clean, with an aftertaste of pomegranate and white pepper.

This is not a wine for lovers of opulence, but for those who seek raw elegance, truth in the glass. An Atlantic red, extreme and rare, which calls for company with oily fish, grilled octopus or soft cheeses.

Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
Bottles     Price Complete box
1-5 bottles     HK$ 139.72 6 bottles, Free shipping!
7-11 bottles     HK$ 139.72 12 bottles, Free shipping!
13-17 bottles     HK$ 139.72 18 bottles, Free shipping!
19-23 bottles     HK$ 139.72 24 bottles, Free shipping!
25-29 bottles     HK$ 139.72 30 bottles, Free shipping!
31-35 bottles     HK$ 139.72 36 bottles, Free shipping!
37-41 bottles     HK$ 139.72 42 bottles, Free shipping!
43-47 bottles     HK$ 139.72 48 bottles, Free shipping!
49-53 bottles     HK$ 139.72 54 bottles, Free shipping!
55-59 bottles     HK$ 139.72 60 bottles, Free shipping!

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