Manuel Moldes 'Afelio' Albarino Rias Baixas 2023

$34.00

This is Rías Baixas in a bottle—crisp, refined, and fiercely rooted in its rocky terroir. This wine is crafted by one of the region’s most precise hands, using fruit from schist and granite vineyards in Val do Salnés, near the Atlantic coast, letting the soil type shine through in every sip.

In the cellar, whole bunch pressing gently extracts only the purest juice, which is racked within 24–48 hours. Fermentation is a blend of stainless steel vats and old French oak barrels, kept cool (20–21 °C) in the naturally chilled cellar. No malolactic fermentation here—this Albariño keeps its sleek, zesty backbone intact. The wine is sustainably farmed, leaning into organic and biodynamic practices, with minimal sulfur use—delivering purity without compromise.

Expect around 12.5–13% ABV, and a wine that vibrates with Atlantic energy—think bracing minerality, lemon zest, orchard fruit, and a saline finish that makes your taste buds sit up and smile.

Pair with oysters, ceviche, or simply a slice of lemon-brushed fish. In short: Afelio is that clean-lined, coast-driven Albariño that’s both elegant and invigorating—pure Galicia in every crisp, clean sip.

This is Rías Baixas in a bottle—crisp, refined, and fiercely rooted in its rocky terroir. This wine is crafted by one of the region’s most precise hands, using fruit from schist and granite vineyards in Val do Salnés, near the Atlantic coast, letting the soil type shine through in every sip.

In the cellar, whole bunch pressing gently extracts only the purest juice, which is racked within 24–48 hours. Fermentation is a blend of stainless steel vats and old French oak barrels, kept cool (20–21 °C) in the naturally chilled cellar. No malolactic fermentation here—this Albariño keeps its sleek, zesty backbone intact. The wine is sustainably farmed, leaning into organic and biodynamic practices, with minimal sulfur use—delivering purity without compromise.

Expect around 12.5–13% ABV, and a wine that vibrates with Atlantic energy—think bracing minerality, lemon zest, orchard fruit, and a saline finish that makes your taste buds sit up and smile.

Pair with oysters, ceviche, or simply a slice of lemon-brushed fish. In short: Afelio is that clean-lined, coast-driven Albariño that’s both elegant and invigorating—pure Galicia in every crisp, clean sip.