Bodega Fento "Pedraneira" Albariño 2024

In Short

A crisp Albariño from Spain's Rías Baixas, with bright lemon and green apple notes and a saline minerality that speaks of the Atlantic coast.

Quick Facts

• Region: Rías Baixas, Spain
• Vineyard: Pedraneira
• Variety: Albariño
• Style: Crisp white
• Best For: Oysters, aperitifs, seafood

Why We Stock It

Bodega Fento's Pedraneira shows the coastal precision that makes Rías Baixas Albariño compelling, with enough mineral grip and acidity to cut through oysters or raw shellfish without the weight that turns most whites flabby by summer. At this price it offers real character rather than fruit sweetness alone.

Tasting Profile

This is a taut, minerally Albariño that tastes of the Atlantic.

• Aroma: Bright citrus, stone fruit, subtle saline minerality
• Palate: Lemon, green apple, briny quality, crisp and refreshing
• Structure & Finish: High acidity, lingering coastal mineral note, dry finish

Winemaking

Fermented to dryness in stainless steel or neutral vessel to preserve the wine's fresh acidity and mineral character typical of the region.

Serving & Pairing

Serve chilled between 48 and 52 degrees Fahrenheit; no decanting needed. Oysters and raw shellfish are the classic pairing, as the wine's salinity and acidity echo the sea. A bowl of clams with garlic and white wine works equally well for a simpler meal, and the mineral backbone pairs neatly with grilled white fish or crab.

The Estate

Bodega Fento is a small producer in Rías Baixas focused on expressing the distinctive character of individual vineyard sites within the region.

Terroir

The Pedraneira vineyard sits in Rías Baixas, Galicia's coastal wine region, where Atlantic influence moderates the climate and granitic soils with sandy topsoil lend mineral tension to the wine. The cool maritime conditions and exposure create the high acidity and saline character that defines the appellation.