Bodegas La Val, part of the CVNE group, releases the third vintage of this unique Albariño, which already made a strong debut with its 92 points from Robert Parker for the 2023 harvest. Orballo 2025 displays the salinity, mineral notes, and freshness characteristic of its place of origin.
Orballo, a brand debuting with the 2023 vintage, has captivated us at Vinoselección, the critics… and you! It has become one of the best-selling Albariños in recent years. Now, the latest vintage is here: Orballo 2025. An Albariño that, with its previous harvest (2024), achieved 92+ points from Robert Parker and 94 points from Tim Atkin. So if you want a great white, here it is: unbeatable value‑for‑money‑and‑score.
In Orballo 2025, the Albariño shows all its potential thanks to the craftsmanship of Oliver Weiss, from Bodegas La Val, recently recognised as “Viticultor del Año” by critic and Master of Wine Tim Atkin. For its production, he used the vineyard closest to the sea owned by the winery, Vilachán, located just 10 km from the Atlantic Ocean. This is why it displays salinity, mineral character, and oceanic freshness.
Adding to this is the uniqueness of its soils, composed of schist and slate — uncommon in the D.O. Rías Baixas — which provide greater acidity and aromatic intensity. The final touch: an extra layer of complexity gained from ageing on lees in stainless steel, concrete, and gres.
Pairing
Ideal for pairing with oven-roasted white fish.
Serving temperature
Consumption time
Type of wine
Region
Type of bottle
Burgundy
Capacity (cl)
75
Bottling
Mar-26
Alcohol content (% vol.)
13
Aging
Enjoys a 6-month ageing on its lees, carried out in three types of vessels: stainless steel, concrete eggs, and gres, a process that adds greater complexity and texture to the wine.
Description
From the Finca Vilachán, in the O Rosal subzone (D.O. Rías Baixas), where the Albariño grows on calcareous soils, with a southern orientation, near the mouth of the Miño River, in an Atlantic environment. The viticulture combines traditional driving systems with modern trellising, and the harvest is carried out by hand in 20 kg boxes, allowing careful handling of the grapes and preservation of their integrity from the vineyard.
Climate
The Atlantic climate softens temperatures and adds freshness to the Albariño. The south-facing plots favour good ripeness, while the calcareous soils help maintain balance and define its character.
