Mar de Frades Albariño 2024, from the renowned Mar de Frades winery, is without a doubt the wine you’ll want to enjoy again and again this summer. Its signature blue bottle holds vibrant aromas of white flowers and tropical fruits, zesty citrus freshness, and a refreshing sea breeze note that instantly transports you to the Atlantic coast. If you love elegant white wines that clearly express their grape variety and terroir, you’ve just found your match!
Founded in 1987, Mar de Frades is located in the heart of the Val do Salnés valley—the coolest subzone of Rías Baixas in Galicia. The winery sits atop a granite hill with breathtaking views of the famous Ría de Arousa, in a unique setting that creates ideal conditions for cultivating Albariño. The ocean breeze and proximity to the Atlantic shape the region’s microclimate, and when combined with the granite soils, they define the distinctive style of its wines. The winery cultivates 60 hectares of estate vineyards and works with 200 independent growers, all with one goal: to craft wines that authentically reflect this exceptional terroir.
For Mar de Frades Albariño 2024, the grapes are hand-harvested with strict selection—20% are discarded to ensure only the best make it into the wine. Gentle pressing follows, with skin contact for 10–20 hours. Fermentation takes place with ambient yeasts in stainless steel tanks to preserve the grape’s vibrant aromatics. Before bottling, the wine rests for 6 months on its fine lees, enhancing its complexity and structure.
And if all that isn’t enough to impress you, here’s a fun detail: when the wine reaches its ideal serving temperature, a small blue ship appears above the waves on the label—letting you know it’s perfectly chilled and ready to enjoy. Now that’s attention to detail!
