Cunqueiro III Milenium 2024

Bodegas Cunqueiro works in the D.O. Ribeiro in inland Galicia, where the Atlantic influence meets a warmer, more sheltered river-valley climate than the coast. This white is led by Treixadura, the region's benchmark grape, filled out with Godello, Albariño and a smaller share of Loureira, a blend that captures the plurality of Ribeiro. The fruit is pneumatically pressed at the stainless steel winery and fermented at a controlled temperature to preserve its aromatics. The wine then spends three months on its fine lees, where the settled yeast slowly breaks down and adds body and a subtle savoury depth while keeping the fruit fresh. The result is powerful, broad and persistent for a young white. It shows white flowers and delicate herbs over green apple, white peach and pear, with a citrus lift. The palate is textured and dry, with good breadth and a clean, faintly saline close carried by Galician acidity. Serve at 9 to 11 degrees in a white wine glass. It works with shellfish and lighter poultry dishes.