Peixes Eixe 2019
26.80€ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Eixe is a blend of 40% Merenzao (Trousseau), 40% Albarello (Brancellao) and 20% Negreda (the local name of Mouratón). The grapes fermented separately then were blended and matured in a 3,200-liter oak foudre. It's light and fresh, lower in alcohol than the majority of other wines (12.1%) and has something ethereal. It comes from young vines and is a characterful blend, trying to replicate what should be a wine from before phylloxera. It's delicate, maybe a little softer than the 2018. 7,000 bottles were filled in February 2021.
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12.5%
Description
If one had to bottle a piece of the Galician landscape, Peixes Eixe would be a great candidate. This wine is the reflection of a vineyard that breathes history, where the Atlantic breeze mixes with the aromas of the slatey soil. Behind this marvel are Curro Barreño and Jesús Olivares, two wine enthusiasts who have turned their respect for tradition into a true work of art.
Elaboration
Peixes Eixe is made with a rare but fascinating combination of Merenzao (40%), Albarello (40%) and Negreda (20%), this wine evokes the spirit of the Galician reds of yesteryear. The grapes come from young vineyards in Córgomo, at an altitude of 500 metres, where the slate and alluvial soil gives the wine a vibrant and nuanced personality.
The production of Peixes Eixe is a process of patience and precision. The grapes ferment separately with their whole bunches, allowing the indigenous yeasts to work their magic. For two months, the musts rest in large tanks, absorbing all their character before being blended in a large 3,200 litre French oak foudre, where they spend a year refining until they reach their maximum splendour. No fining or filtering here: this wine reaches the bottle with all its essence intact.
Taste
The first thing you'll notice when tasting Peixes Eixe is its lightness and freshness, as if a breath of Galician air were seeping in with every sip. Unlike many more robust reds, this one glides elegantly, thanks to its moderate 12.1% alcohol.
On the nose, Peixes Eixe displays a subtle but suggestive aromatic palette: fresh red fruits, a floral touch reminiscent of rose petals and a mineral note evoking rain on slate. On the palate, the well-integrated acidity brings energy, while the finish leaves a delicate saline sensation, like the echo of the land it comes from.
More than a wine, Peixes Eixe is an invitation to discover Galicia in its purest state. Ideal for those who are looking for something different, authentic and with soul.
Shipping to Peninsular Spain
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| 36 | Free | 0.00€ (Free) |
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| 42 | Free | 0.00€ (Free) |
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| 48 | Free | 0.00€ (Free) |
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| 54 | Free | 0.00€ (Free) |
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