Mausiño
Ratiño?
Ratiño is a little-known native variety of grape which is almost exclusively found in the Alto Salnés region. It has no genetic coincidence with any other identified varietal.
There aren’t any vineyards of it as such, just the odd centenarian, pre-phylloxera vine. Some of the landowners link their planting with the construction of the adjacent houses, back in the 18th Century.
These vines are found on acidic granite ground with large volumes of superficial organic material. The traditional pruning and vertical training are reflections of the centuries-old winemaking tradition of Alto Salnés.
In our desire to champion native species, we work on studying, recovering and making wine from this unique varietal.
Intense and complex, freshness and mineral notes with balsams. A reflection of the terroir.
Mausiño
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Ratiño
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Vineyards
- Dating back to centenarian, pre-phylloxera vines, grown sporadically in small, family plots in the Barro municipality, these vines have been cared for over generations.
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Traditional pergola-trained vines, late pruning and integrated cultivation. Very low product yield due to the age of the vines.
Vinification
- Harvested in late September at the moment of perfect ripeness.
- Destemmed and pressed.
- Racked heavy lees off when settled.
- Alcoholic fermentation for 15 days using the yeast from the grapes at a controlled temperature.
- Aged in tank on fine lees with battonage for 2 months.
- Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in Spring.
- Not clarified or stabilised prior to bottling in mid-summer.
Pairing:
Ideal to accompany all types of:
- Seafood
- Blue fish
- Galician octopus
- Full-fat cheese
- White meat
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