Terras Gauda
Etiqueta Negra • Barrel-Aged
"The pinnacle of O Rosal: a signature white that redefines the potential of Rías Baixas, achieving a perfect harmony between fruit maturity and subtle smoky elegance."
The Art of Evolution
The Terras Gauda Etiqueta Negra is the winery's signature white wine par excellence. It represents a masterful technical challenge: subjecting the traditional O Rosal blend to fermentation and aging in wood without losing its Atlantic soul. This wine does not seek to make wood the star, but rather an ally to enhance a stunning unctuosity and an aromatic depth that only great aging whites can offer.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Terras Gauda.
- Origin: D.O. Rías Baixas (O Rosal), Spain.
- Varietals: 70% Albariño, 20% Loureiro, 10% Caíno Blanco.
- Vinification: Fermented in 500-liter French oak barrels.
- Aging: On fine lees with periodic batonnage to gain silkiness.
- Alcohol: 13.5% Alc. Vol.
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance: Intense golden yellow color with bright highlights. It displays elegant glyceric legs that anticipate its density.
Nose: Of extraordinary complexity. Notes of ripe white fruits (figs, peach) and candied citrus peel unfold, integrated with a mineral background and subtle nuances of vanilla, butter, and dried nuts.
Palate: Powerful, broad, and extremely creamy entry. It stands out for its great volume, balanced by a vibrant acidity that provides freshness. The finish is infinitely persistent, with a smoky and fruity retronasal.
3. Style Analysis
UNCTUOSITY / BODY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
WOOD COMPLEXITY [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
PERSISTENCE [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ HIGH ]
4. Signature Pairing
Haute Cuisine: Ideal for medium-to-full-bodied dishes like lobster thermidor, baked turbot, or salt cod al pil-pil.
Meats and Rice: Masterfully accompanies stuffed poularde, mushroom risotto with truffle, or white meats with creamy sauces.
Cheeses: Aged sheep cheeses, vintage Comté, or a Brie de Meaux at its optimal point of ripeness.
Service: It is recommended to serve between 10°C and 12°C to allow the wood and fruit to express themselves in balance.
5. A Prestigious White
The Terras Gauda Etiqueta Negra is proof that the O Rosal terroir can compete with the great barrel-fermented whites of the world. Its aging capacity and its evolution toward more complex, honeyed notes make it a collector's piece for those seeking Atlantic sophistication at its finest.