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Contra a Parede

The 2012 Contra a Parede Adega dos Eidos has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Tim Atkin, Simon Field and Jesús Barquín on Contra a Parede - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Galicia.
Contra a Parede
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Wine Name
Contra a Parede

Wine Producer
Adega Eidos

Score
88

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Alvarinho

Country
Spain

Vintage
2007

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Tim Atkin: Pale straw/lemon. Attractive, stone-fruit and citrus nose, fresh and alluring, very Albariño. Super wine, lots of volume and spice, with pepper and intensity and length and crispness, nicely framed by pear and citrus fruit. A very focused wine, with a chalkiness that is almost Chablis-like. Long and zingy 17

Jesús Barquín: Golden yellow, though not very deep. Expressive and clean nose, with a charming spicy note (rhubarb). Slightly off-dry, which makes the palate lack a little bite but, at the same time, seems to give it extra persistence 15.5

Simon Field: Dense color; straw going on gold, then a slightly stewed nose: Braeburns toward the end of the season. The palate has a finely weaved texture, a fruit profile dominated by peaches and apricots, balancing acidity, and a generous nutty finish 16

Details

Wine expert Tim Atkin
Simon Field
Jesús Barquín
Tastings year 2012
Region Galicia
AppellationDO
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