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.
Consumption features
Pairing
Ideal for pairing with oven-roasted white fish.
Serving temperature
Consumption time
General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Albariño
Type of bottle
Burgundy
Capacity (cl)
75
Bottling
Mar-26
Alcohol content (% vol.)
13
Making process
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.
Vineyard
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.
The winery
Founded in 1985, La Val was one of the first brands of the D.O. Rías Baixas and one of the pioneering wineries to recognize the potential of the albariño grape. Its first step was the acquisition of the La Val estate (O Rosal), on the banks of the Miño River. From there, it expanded its vineyard by seeking high-quality land to start new plantations.
In 2003, it moved its production to the Arantei Estate, located in the heart of Condado de Tea, where it built new and modern facilities surrounded by 35 hectares of vineyards with an average age of 30 years. In a region dominated by smallholdings, La Val is one of the wineries with the most owned vineyards in the D.O. Rías Baixas, with 53 hectares spread across different estates.