Bodegas Campante Gran Reboreda 2005

Ribeiro is just inland from Rias Brixas, around the Mino river.  White wines are still the mainstay here, but there is some red wines made from Mencia.  The main varieties here are Treixadura and Loureiro with small amounts of Albarino and Godello.

Gran Reboreda is from the home estate of Viña Reboreda.  This is quite rare in the Galician regions as many holdings are very small.  Its a blend of 80% Treixadura, 10% Loureira and 10% Godello.

Pale straw in colour, aromas of apple and pear, with a wiff of mineral, bat leaf and white flowers.  Slightly oily in the mouth, nice balance and quaffablity.  The palate shows lemon and lime with more apple.  Soft and highly drinkable, some shellfish would work here, but I'd try a subtle chicken dish.  87 Pts.

Source: Toro/Woods Wines Price: Around $22 Closure: Conventional Cork