Produced from 100% Albariño grown in the Val do Salnés subregion of Rías Baixas, this wine is the benchmark expression of the historic Zárate estate, founded in 1707. The vineyards are planted on decomposed granite soils, known locally as xabre, and are located close to the Atlantic Ocean, where cool maritime conditions and constant sea breezes contribute freshness, salinity and remarkable aromatic precision. The fruit is sourced from estate vineyards with an average vine age of approximately 35–40 years, farmed organically and with many biodynamic principles.
The grapes are harvested by hand, gently destemmed and softly pressed before fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless-steel tanks. The wine is matured on its fine lees for several months, enhancing texture and complexity while preserving the purity and vibrancy of the fruit. This extended lees ageing is a hallmark of the estate’s style, contributing depth and structure without diminishing the freshness for which Albariño is renowned.
The 2025 vintage displays expressive aromas of lime, lemon zest, white peach and ripe apple, complemented by notes of white flowers, crushed stone and sea spray. The palate is vibrant and finely textured, combining bright citrus and orchard fruit with crisp acidity and a pronounced mineral backbone. Layers of saline freshness and subtle lees-derived complexity unfold across the palate, leading to a long, precise and refreshing finish.
A classic expression of coastal Albariño, Zárate combines purity, energy and terroir transparency in equal measure. Equally suited to oysters, shellfish, grilled seafood and Mediterranean cuisine, it is a wine that captures the character of Galicia and the Atlantic coast with remarkable clarity.