Lagar Da Condesa

Lagar da Condesa, founded in 2013 by the Gil family in Arcos da Condesa, is located in the Val do Salnés area of Rías Baixas (meaning low estuaries). The granite-built winery, a typical Pazos from Galicia, is surrounded by its estate Albariño vineyards. Inside it houses the most modern technology. In the elaboration of the wines the entire process is aimed at extracting the best qualities of the grape, its harvesting is manual and it combines the traditional method with the most advanced technology and respectful of the Albariño variety, native to this wine-growing region. The vines are all trained on pergolas about 5 feet off the ground to ensure plenty of ventilation to counter the damp climate.
Albariño wines have recently grown in popularity, and their quality has surprised many, including wine professionals since nobody was expecting such a premium white wine from a country like Spain. These wines have been consumed locally for centuries, being a very well-kept secret. Production is really small and for that reason, many of the wineries never needed to export the wines. The ageing potential of Albariño has also improved in recent years, making the wines much more suitable for wine lists in restaurants and specialised shops.