The original brand of our bodega, created more than 25 years ago by our founder, the late Domingo Martin. This name derives itself simply from Casal, meaning Château or large house, and Caeiro being the Galician name for the site where the wine cellar is built. Over the years Casal Caeiro has won accolades both nationally and internationally, and its name is now recognised as a wine of great quality.
Denomination of Origin: Rías Baixas
Area of Production: Sub-region of the Val do Salnés, the coolest in the denomination.
Grape Variety: 100% Albariño
Home Vineyards: 11 Hectares (El Pazo, Castrelo, Cunchidos & Caeiro) Elevation between 50 and 250 metres.
Density of Planting: 1,100 vines per hectare
Age of Vines: Between 20 and 50 years
Vine Training: Pergola system, allowing improved circulation of air, helping to minimise the risk of disease.
Soil Types: Sandy soils on a base of granite and quartz.
Climate: Atlantic Maritime – Mean average temperature 15°C (60°F). Mean average rainfall 1,700mm (67 inches)
Harvesting: By hand, using 20kg baskets. Hand sorting in the cellar.
Pressing: Gentle pressing using Vaslin-Bucher pneumatic presses.
Temperature control: Extended cool fermentation using thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks.
Ageing: Extended lees contact of 5-6 months in tank
Cold Stabilisation: Prior to bottling to prevent precipitation of tartrate crystals.
Filtration: Diatomaceous earth (Kieselgur) filters, and membrane if required.
Wine maker: Angela Martín
Tasting Note: A fresh and highly aromatic wine that exhibits an impressive array of ripe white fruits streaked with salty mineral notes. It bursts on the tongue with the typical Albariño character of apple, pear and juicy lime and is richly textured on the palate. Held together with a zesty acidity it retains great length, finishing at its luscious, mouthwatering best.
Serving: Best served well chilled, between 9° and 12°C