- White Still
- 75.0cl
- 13.0%
- Albariño
Crafted entirely from the Albariño grape, Bouza do Rei bears the name of a prominent winery in D.O. Rías Baixas. As one of the oldest and largest producers in D.O. Rías Baixas, Bouza do Rei was established in 1984 in Ribadumia, central to the historic Salnés subregion.
Over the years, its quality and capacity have grown, currently yielding nearly a million liters per harvest. Handpicked grapes undergo the traditional winemaking process in controlled-temperature stainless steel vats at the winery. The winery's inspiration is the native Albariño grape, meticulously tended in their seaside vineyards on hills below a hundred meters in height. With a hundred hectares of Albariño vines, Bouza do Rei nurtures this variety, rooted in the heart of the region.
This fantastic Albariño is crafted from grapes picked in the heart of the Salnés valley, on small hills situated at 100 metres above sea level. It boasts aromas of white fruit, a harmonious balance, and distinct varietal character, also offering exceptional value for money.
- ❖ ABV: 13.0%
Grapes
Albariño
Vintage report
The 2023 growing season in Rías Baixas was defined by two things: Atlantic rain and summer heat arriving in quick succession. A wet spring kept disease pressure high, demanding vigilance in the vineyard, and growers who managed canopy carefully were rewarded when a warm, dry summer followed. That heat built ripeness in the Albariño, while the proximity of the ocean kept acidity honest — which, in this corner of Galicia, is everything.
The resulting wines have real presence without sacrificing the briny, citrus-driven tension that makes Albariño worth caring about. This is not a lean or reticent vintage; the fruit is generous, the structure is there, and the best examples have the weight to reward a year or two in the cellar. Most are drinking well now and will continue to do so until 2026 or 2027, with top single-vineyard bottlings likely holding until 2028 or beyond.
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