Adegas Valmiñor is located in the valley of O Rosal in Southern Galicia just across the border from Portugal. Valmiñor means “minor valley” and with mild temperatures year-round, abundant rainfall, Atlantic and Miño River influence and soil rich in minerals the location provides excellent conditions for growing and ripening. The winery was founded in 1997 with the Albariño grape is at the heart of production. Ultra-modern new facilities were quickly built and today the tradition of the wine growers is matched with state-of-the-art technology to produce quality wines with innovative character.

The symbol of Valmiñor portrays four Celtic symbols – rain, sun, air, and land – uncovered from ancient markings excavated on a nearby mountain.

The Albariño vines are cultivated using Pergola and trellis on gentle slopes, in stony soils with schist. The vineyards are 20-40 years old. At full ripeness, typically mid-September, the grapes are hand harvested into 20 kg cases. The best bunches are selected, and they cold macerate at 10ºC for 6-8 hours followed by a soft pressing. The must then undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel before bottling.

The 2023 vintage of Valmiñor Albariño sees a return to a more classic styled wine with fresh, floral aromatics and great citrus drive. The 2023 vintage was a stage cooler than the warm ’22, and as a result the wines are more linear and elegant in style. Aromas of mandarin, stone fruit and orange blossom. This is a zesty and persistent Albariño with a great mix of citrus and peach fruit, and a hint of honeysuckle on the palate. Fresh and classic in style but with an appealing texture and softness that makes it approachable. It has good length driven by the acidity and intensity of fruit and floral characters.

The classic match would be seafood – mussels and oysters, perhaps as a seafood risotto or pasta dish.

2022 Vintage – Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 – Silver