Eidos
Albariño Eidos de Padriñan – 2025
Region: Spain - Galicia
Eidos
Adega Eidos is located in Padriñán parish overlooking Sanxenxo harbor on the southern edge of the Val do Salnés subdistrict at the westernmost, maritime extreme of Rías Baixas.
A total of just over 8ha (20 acres) of old and often ungrafted Albariño vines are planted in 100 separate parcels located amongst the gardens of Sanxenxo. The vineyards have a southernly exposure and are protected from the north winds. “Eidos” are the backyard garden arbors of the traditional Albariño vineyard. Grapes selected from vines averaging 50 years old, with some over 80 and 100 years, are de-stemmed, crushed and macerated under temperature control for maximum aromatic extraction. Natural yeasts are encouraged for a prolonged fermentation. The wines are bottled in April following the vintage after extended contact on the fine lees resulting in richly textured and intense Albariños. The influence of the salty sea breeze and granitic soils shine through with a mineral finish.
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Twenty acres of old, ungrafted vines among the Eidos’ own and neighboring garden arbors from 100 small parcels overlooking Sanxenxo harbor on the southern edge of the Val do Salnés subdistrict, at the westernmost, maritime extreme of D.O. Rias Baixas.
- Altitude: 985 feet/300 meters
- Exposure: South
- Soil: Granite slopes
- Vine Age: Over 20 years
- Vine Training System: Emparrado – traditional horizontal Pergola training system
- Climate: Atlantic, protected from Northern winds
Harvest Notes
- Hand harvested the end of September – early October
- 2nd berry selection at cellar
- Destemming followed by criomaceration
- Fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks using only indigenous yeast
- 12 hr maceration
- Cold stabilized before bottling in March
Winemaker's Notes
Eidos 2025 is greenish yellow and bright; with a saline, fruity and a floral aromas. A round, glyceric palate. The flavors echo the aromas. Clear and direct with a bitterness, and freshness that give it intensity.
Wine Summary
100% Albariño; alcohol: 13%; Eidos’ own and neighboring small garden parcels overlooking Sanxenxo harbor in the extreme westernmost, maritime reaches of D.O. Rias Baixas; granite slopes; ungrafted vines over 20 years; hand harvested with 2 selection passes; criomaceration; fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks using only indigenous yeasts; aged in tank until bottling in March.
Technical Information
- 100% Albariño
- Alcohol: 13%
General Info
| COUNTRY | Spain |
| REGION | Galicia |
| APPELLATION | D.O. Rías Baixas |
| PROPRIETORS | Manuel Villalustre and Marcelo Radío |
| FOUNDED | 2000 |
| WINEMAKER | Felicismo Pereira |
| ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 2,500 9L cases |