F. Algueira : Finca Cortezada 2023

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Finca Cortezada 2023 by F. Algueira

Tasting

Colour
The wine has a beautiful bright straw yellow colour.

Nose
The nose is particularly expressive, with aniseed nuances, stone fruits such as apricot, exotic notes of passion fruit and a touch of citrus.

Palate
On the palate, the attack is powerful, then the texture gradually softens to become rounder, offering a long and vibrant finish.

A white wine from Galicia with a beautiful aromatic richness

The property

Founded by Fernando Algueira in 1979, the F. Algueira estate symbolises the rebirth of viticulture in the Ribeira Sacra. At a time when this region seemed to have lost its rich viticultural heritage, the Algueira family committed to bringing these lands back to life. The estate now embodies authentic know-how, the result of over forty years of hard work on steep slopes, in Doade and Abeleda. The Algueira family continues to perpetuate local traditions while integrating modern techniques to best express the uniqueness of their terroir.

The vineyard

This Galician wine comes from the steep terraces of Doade and Abeleda, patiently restored by the Algueira family. These plots, benefiting from optimal exposure and a rich geological diversity, give the wine an intense and complex minerality. The management of the vineyard, focused on manual work and a deep respect for the environment, ensures a high-quality production.

Vinification and ageing

Static settling and spontaneous fermentations in vat. Once the fermentation is completed, the wine is clarified and rests in a stainless steel vat. It is then stabilised before being bottled. The ageing lasts six months in a stainless steel vat, followed by additional ageing in the bottle.

Blend

Godello, albariño and treixadura.