2021 Fazenda Agrícola Augalevada Crianza Bioloxica Sous Voile

WINEMAKER: Iago Garrido
REGION: Galicia, SP
VARIETY: Albariño, Treixadura
VITICULTURE: Certified Biodynamic/Organic

Crianza Biologica, a blend of Albariño from Rías Baixas and Treixadura from Ribeiro's Miño Valley, does what the variety does best, transports the message of the terroir. From the cool, saline breezes of Salnés to the continental influence of Ribeiro, this wine balances freshness with depth. Crashing oceanic waves, hitting the cliff’s edge, spraying up into your hair. Lots of citrus - lemons, oranges and mandarins, accompanied by a quintessential quince note. The wine gains complexity from ageing in ancient Jerez barrels, which impart the influence of flor, wrapping all those fresh fruit and citrus notes in a warm, hazelnut spiked honey. So much depth with so much acid.

The most Jurasian-style of Galice. With a background in agricultural engineering, Iago became fascinated with permaculture at a young age and Augalevada is the first biodynamic certified (Demeter) winery in the history of Ribeiro. Galician cows chew on the lush grass, chickens roam through the vines while diverse orchard trees and a vegetable patch feed Iago’s family. In 2009 he purchased a bit over 4 hectares and add planted himself two-and-a-half hectares in the following years. Iago built his cellar on the granitic hill over three floors allowing for gravity during winemaking. He ages his wines in 500 litre and 600 litre barrels as well as tinajas, made by the master Juan Padilla (Villarrobledo), buried underground in the cellar basement.