Terras Gauda
Black Label • Barrel Aged
"The pinnacle of O Rosal: a signature white that redefines the potential of Rías Baixas, achieving a perfect harmony between fruit ripeness and subtle smoky elegance."
The Art of Evolution
The Terras Gauda Black Label is the winery's signature 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 wood as the protagonist, but as an ally to enhance an astonishing unctuousness and aromatic depth that only great cellar-worthy whites can offer.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Terras Gauda.
- Origin: D.O. Rías Baixas (O Rosal), Spain.
- Varietals: 70% Albariño, 20% Loureiro, 10% Caíño Blanco.
- Vinification: Fermentation in 500-liter French oak barrels.
- Aging: On fine lees with periodic bâtonnage to gain silkiness.
- Alcohol Content: 13.5% Alc. Vol.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Intense golden yellow color with brilliant reflections. Presents an elegant glyceric tear that anticipates 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 fruits.
Palate: Potent, broad, and extremely creamy entry. Stands out for its great volume, balanced by a vibrant acidity that provides freshness. The finish is infinitely persistent, with a smoky and fruity aftertaste.
3. Style Analysis
UNCTUOUSNESS / BODY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
WOOD COMPLEXITY [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
PERSISTENCE [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ HIGH ]
4. Signature Pairing
Fine Dining: Ideal for medium-high structure dishes such as lobster thermidor, oven-baked turbot, or cod pil-pil.
Meats and Rice Dishes: Magically accompanies stuffed pularda, mushroom risotto with truffle, or white meats with creamy sauces.
Cheeses: Aged sheep cheeses, old Comté, or a Brie de Meaux at its optimal ripening point.
Serving: 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
Terras Gauda's Black Label is a demonstration that the O Rosal terroir can compete with the world's great barrel-fermented whites. Its aging potential and its evolution towards more complex and honeyed notes make it a collector's item for those seeking the ultimate expression of Atlantic sophistication.
