Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro
Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro Envidiacochina (Tête de Cuvée)
4.3
Expert Rating
4.1
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro's Envidiacochina (Tête de Cuvée) is a distinct and characterful Albariño from the Rías Baixas denomination in Galicia, Spain. The Tête de Cuvée, indicating a top-tier selection, reflects the winemaker's meticulous attention to detail and the passion Eladio Piñeiro imbues in his limited-production wines. Sourced from old vines and nurtured through biodynamic practices, the wine represents the purest expression of Albariño, bolstered by aging on lees that enhances its texture and complexity. Piñeiro’s Envidiacochina is an exemplar of the height that Rías Baixas wines can achieve, balancing the varietal's inherent freshness with additional depth and sophistication.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro's Envidiacochina is a luxurious take on Albariño, presenting a pale, golden hue with greenish reflections, signaling both richness and vitality.The nose offers an intoxicating bouquet of ripe pear, crisp apple, and zesty lemon, with floral overtones and a salient minerality reminiscent of the Atlantic influence. On the palate, the wine is textured and layered, with the lees aging imparting a creamy, almost brioche-like quality that contrasts beautifully with the bracing acidity and saline snap typical of the grape. Hints of stone fruit and a touch of spice add to the complexity, leading to a persistent, elegant finish that beautifully marries the fruit and mineral elements. This Tête de Cuvée stands as a proud representation of the craftsmanship and terroir-driven focus of Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2046
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Albariño
ORIGINS
Winery: Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro
Region: Galicia
Galicia, located in the northwest corner of Spain, with its lush green landscapes, rolling hills, and mild climate, Galicia has a long history of winemaking, it is now best known for its white wine Rias Baixas.
Galicia has a long history of winemaking, dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was known for its high-quality wines, which were exported to other parts of Europe. In the 19th century, Galicia was one of the most important wine regions in Spain, and its wines were highly sought after.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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