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Meín Castes Brancas

Meín Castes Brancas

An aromatic wine that is a living history of the D.O. Ribeiro
Meín Castes Brancas
75 cl.
2024
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Galicia
Production area Galicia
D.O. Ribeiro
Designation of Origin D.O. Ribeiro
Viña Meín · Emilio Rojo
Winery Viña Meín · Emilio Rojo
Contains sulphites
Albariño, Godello, Other White varieties, Torrontés, Treixadura
Varieties Albariño, Godello, Other White varieties, Torrontés, Treixadura
8.0
Service 8.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Meín Castes Brancas 2024

White wine Aged on its lees Respectful agriculture. 10 meses de envejecimiento.

Style Meín Castes Brancas
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
Aperitif, Vegetables, Rice dishes

About Meín Castes Brancas

The church and wine have a relationship dating back a long way. This relationship, which is rooted in Christianity’s link between wine and the blood of Christ, has its origins in the Middle Ages, in the middle of the Reconquista.

Vines were much more than a simple crop. Those planted by Christians were a way of marking territory against Muslims, who were not allowed to drink alcohol according to Islam. Religious orders put in place legislation and measures that would allow them to cultivate vines. These orders worked and protected the vine and the wines. 

In Spain, one of these bastions was the San Clodio monastery, in the Ourense town of Leiro (in Galicia), the main force behind the D.O. Ribeiro during the Middle Ages. In the shelter of this area lies Viña Meín, the winery currently producing Meín Castes Brancas, a white wine made with this denomination’s traditional varieties.

The Viña Meín vineyards lie in the Avia valley, just on the left bank of the river it takes its name from. Here, the vines, growing on granite soil and terraces, are exposed to a microclimate that protects them from spring frosts.

The Meín Castes Brancas grapes are harvested in several stages depending on the plot and the variety, with total care, listening to the grape and waiting for it to reach optimum ripeness.

When the grapes reach the winery, the Meín Castes Brancas musts are made and at this stage, they are classified and fermented separately, depending on the area and the varieties, in stainless steel, oak or concrete tanks. Then the wine spends 10 months on lees and the coupage is made.

Meín Castes Brancas is a living history of the D.O. Ribeiro. The best way to discover the roots of this denomination.

2023 Meín Castes Brancas 2023 is a white wine exuding aromas reminiscent of green apples and fresh lemon. Upon tasting, the wine unfolds with a pleasingly balanced flavour, offering notes of fresh herbs that intensify on the palate, leading to a persistently refreshing finish with a subtly bitter hint, akin to lemon zest. This wine is perfect for those who appreciate well-structured wines that are fresh and offer a complexity that intrigues without overwhelming.
2022

Meín Castes Brancas 2022 is a white wine renowned for its freshness and vivacity. On the nose, it reveals aromas of white fruits such as apple and pear, accompanied by a citrus hint reminiscent of lemon. On the palate, it is light and well-balanced, with a refreshing acidity that entices further drinking. Its finish is clean and lingering, leaving a pleasant fruity sensation.
2020

Viña Meín O Pequeno Meín 2020 is an aromatic white wine exuding scents of white fruit, hints of citrus, and nuances of dried fruits. On the palate, it is streamlined, vibrant, and extensive. A wine characterized by its pronounced acidity and a lingering, persistent finish.
2019

Viña Meín O Pequeno Meín 2019 is an aromatic and intense wine, made with Treixadura, Torrontés, Albariño and Godello. It has a nose of dried fruits. On the palate it is light and persistent, with a pleasant finish.
2023
92 Parker
92 Suckling
92 Peñín
2022
91 Suckling
2020
90 Parker
92 Suckling

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.