Treixadura (Spain)
Treixadura is a white grape from the Vinho Verde region of northwest Portugal.
In Spain, it growns primarily in the Galicia wine region of northwest Spain.
Treixadura Flavors
Treixadura wines are rich and aromatic with flavors of citrus and yellow fruit, and hints of herbs, and salty minerals.
 Lemon |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Apricot |
 Jasmine |
 Banana |
 Minerals |
Oak Added Flavors
 Vanilla |
 Butter |
 Toast |
 Coconut |
Treixadura Profile
| SUGAR: | Dry 3g/l |
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | High |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-14% AVB |
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Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) |
Treixadura Food Pairing
Treixadura's delicious acidity makes it very food friendly.
 Aperitif |
 Bacalao |
 Salmon |
 Quiche |
 Risotto |
 Pasta |
 Salads |
 Tapas |
 Vegetables |
 Fish |
 Sushi |
 Cheese |
Excellent Pairings
Bacalao. Seafood Paella. Pasta and Pizza.
Salmon. Gravlax. Sushi. Sashimi.
Scallops. Fish Soup. Fish Pie.
Squid. Octopus Salad.
Ceviche. Russian Crab Salad.
Salads. Vegetables. Olive oil.
Cheeses
Fresh. Cow. Serra da Estrela Cheese.
Arzua Ulloa de Galicia (pasteurized cow’s milk cheese from Galicia).
Spanish Spesialities:
Red Piquillo peppers stuffed with Tetilla cheese.
Empanada Zamburiñas (Galicia Scallop Pie).
Perdiz escabechada (onions, carrots, garlic, vinegar, white wine, olive oil and Paprika)
The Ideal Glass for Treixadura
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The Chardonnay Glass was designed for enjoying full-bodied white wines. They have a wider bowl and a tapered top to enhance the buttery and oaky notes found in aged wines. The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of the wine. The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop. It also reduces the risk for over-concentrated aromas. |
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About Treixadura
Treixadura grows both in Galicia in northern Spain, and in the neighbouring Minho region, in Northern Portugal.
In Galicia, you find Treixadura mostly in DO Ribeiro and Rias Baixas.
The Treixadura grape is mainly used to blend, it adds creamy lemony aromas and body.
The single varietal Treixadura ages on the lees and developes a velvety, glyceric texture.
The famous sweet wine Ribeiro Tostado is made with air-dried Treixadura grapes.
Wine Region Galicia
Galicia is a located in north-west Spain.
It is best known for its crisp white wines Albariño and Godello.
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Soil |
Climate |
Alluvial |
Hilly |
Galicia DO Regions
There are 5 Denominación de Origen (DO) in Galicia:
Ribeiro DO (1932)
Ribeiro is the oldest DO in Galicia
White wines represent 95% of the wine produced in Ribeiro, and is most common is Treixadura.
Valedorras DO (1945)
Climate: Cold winters. Hot summers. Mild autumns and springs.
Rias Baixas DO (1988)
Rias Baixas DO (lower Rias), close to Portugal, is known to produce the best Albariño in the world.
In Portugal the same grape is called Alvarinho.
Monterrei DO (1994)
Monterrei has become a relevant wine region after of the wines were praised by wine critic Robert M. Parker in 2008.
Ribeira Sacra DO (1996)
Ribeira Sacra is best known for the dry red wine Ribeira Sacra from the Mencía grape.