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Buy Wine from Mar de Frades
Imagine a corner of Galicia where the sea and the vineyard meet in an eternal embrace. There, in the heart of the Salnés Valley, Mar de Frades is born, a winery that smells of Atlantic breeze and tastes of history.
But Mar de Frades has not remained anchored in tradition. With the arrival of Paula Fandiño in 2007, the winery took a qualitative leap forward. This winemaker, passionate about Albariño, has managed to reinterpret the variety without losing its essence. It was under her direction that, in 2011, they presented the first 100% Albariño sparkling wine made using the traditional method. Innovation and respect for the terroir in perfect harmony.
Vineyards
If there is one thing that defines Mar de Frades wines, it is their origin. The winery works with 60 hectares of its own vineyards in the Salnés Valley and Ribeira do Ulla, as well as collaborating with 200 small vine growers who, generation after generation, have tended the vines with hands weathered by the salty wind.
One of its treasures is Finca Valiñas, a privileged plot overlooking the Atlantic from a south-facing slope. Here, the sea breezes play with the grapes, impregnating them with an unmistakable freshness. The granitic, sandy soil forces the vines to work hard, giving rise to wines with a vibrant minerality and an acidity that awakens the senses.
But the soul of a vineyard is not only in the soil, but also in the way it is cultivated. Mar de Frades is committed to sustainable viticulture, with practices that respect the balance of the ecosystem. It is not only a question of quality, but also of conscience. They are part of Wineries for Climate Protection, a certification that guarantees their commitment to the environment. Because the future of wine is also cultivated in the present.
Philosophy
Mar de Frades does not make wines to follow fashions, but to tell stories. Each bottle is a piece of the Atlantic, with its bravura and elegance, its salinity and freshness.
Winemaking here is an art that combines tradition and technology. They use the Ganimede method, a technique that allows them to extract the maximum aromatic potential from the Albariño without oxidation, keeping its essence intact. The result is intense wines, with notes of white fruit, floral touches and that saline sparkle that makes them unmistakable.
And then there is the sparkling wine. Because yes, Albariño can also sparkle with bubbles. Their Albariño sparkling wine is a declaration of intent: elegance, freshness and a fine bubble that caresses the palate. A rarity that deserves to be discovered.
In the end, what makes Mar de Frades special is not only its techniques or its vineyards, but its passion for Albariño. Each glass is a journey to the Galician coast, with its sea aroma, its salty breeze and that feeling of eternity that only the Atlantic knows how to transmit.
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Buy Wine from Mar de Frades
Imagine a corner of Galicia where the sea and the vineyard meet in an eternal embrace. There, in the heart of the Salnés Valley, Mar de Frades is born, a winery that smells of Atlantic breeze and tastes of history.
But Mar de Frades has not remained anchored in tradition. With the arrival of Paula Fandiño in 2007, the winery took a qualitative leap forward. This winemaker, passionate about Albariño, has managed to reinterpret the variety without losing its essence. It was under her direction that, in 2011, they presented the first 100% Albariño sparkling wine made using the traditional method. Innovation and respect for the terroir in perfect harmony.
Vineyards
If there is one thing that defines Mar de Frades wines, it is their origin. The winery works with 60 hectares of its own vineyards in the Salnés Valley and Ribeira do Ulla, as well as collaborating with 200 small vine growers who, generation after generation, have tended the vines with hands weathered by the salty wind.
One of its treasures is Finca Valiñas, a privileged plot overlooking the Atlantic from a south-facing slope. Here, the sea breezes play with the grapes, impregnating them with an unmistakable freshness. The granitic, sandy soil forces the vines to work hard, giving rise to wines with a vibrant minerality and an acidity that awakens the senses.
But the soul of a vineyard is not only in the soil, but also in the way it is cultivated. Mar de Frades is committed to sustainable viticulture, with practices that respect the balance of the ecosystem. It is not only a question of quality, but also of conscience. They are part of Wineries for Climate Protection, a certification that guarantees their commitment to the environment. Because the future of wine is also cultivated in the present.
Philosophy
Mar de Frades does not make wines to follow fashions, but to tell stories. Each bottle is a piece of the Atlantic, with its bravura and elegance, its salinity and freshness.
Winemaking here is an art that combines tradition and technology. They use the Ganimede method, a technique that allows them to extract the maximum aromatic potential from the Albariño without oxidation, keeping its essence intact. The result is intense wines, with notes of white fruit, floral touches and that saline sparkle that makes them unmistakable.
And then there is the sparkling wine. Because yes, Albariño can also sparkle with bubbles. Their Albariño sparkling wine is a declaration of intent: elegance, freshness and a fine bubble that caresses the palate. A rarity that deserves to be discovered.
In the end, what makes Mar de Frades special is not only its techniques or its vineyards, but its passion for Albariño. Each glass is a journey to the Galician coast, with its sea aroma, its salty breeze and that feeling of eternity that only the Atlantic knows how to transmit.