2007 Do Ferreiro Rebisaca Rias Baixas
88 Points
($25; 75% albarino and 25% treixadura) Pale, green-tinged straw. Ripe aromas of grapefruit and lime pith and pear, with a spicy mineral underpinning. The palate offers fleshy orchard fruit flavors with good citric nerve. Comes across as a bit uncompromising, with strong, stony bite to the grapefruit pith and citrus peel flavors. Narrows out slightly on the finish, which repeats the lime note. - J.R.(International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2009)
2007 Do Ferreiro Albarino Rias Baixas
91 Points
($27) Light gold. Intense, mineral-driven aromas of citrus and orchard fruits, with complicating notes of tarragon and sage. Stony, finely etched lime and orange flavors are refreshingly bitter and precise. Racy but juicy, with strong finishing minerality, a jolt of white pepper on the back and very good persistence. - J.R.(International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2009)
2007 Do Ferreiro Albarino Cepas Vellas Rias Baixas
92 Points
($39) Green-tinged gold. Pungent, expansive scents of candied lime, melon, pear skin and honeysuckle are complemented by notes of talc, quinine and smoky herbs. Juicy and penetrating, offering sweet citrus and orchard fruit flavors and an exotic note of candied rose. Becomes more mineral-inflected with air and finishes with outstanding clarity, spiciness and tangy persistence. A strong showing for what is consistently one of Spain's finest white wines. - J.R.(International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2009)
93 Points
2006 Albariño Cepas Vellas
Rias Baixas
$39
Pale chartreuse-green color. Strikingly complex nose displays fresh lime, herb and white flowers, along with dusty minerals and a suave note of anise. Light in body but concentrated, with intensely spicy citrus and orchard fruit flavors and mounting richness. Leaves sweet melon and nervy lime notes behind on the long, chewy finish. A very impressive wine with admirable balance, clarity and persistence. I'd love to see this in five years. -J.R. (International Wine Cellar 9/08)
89 Points
2006 Do Ferreiro, Rebisaca
Rias Baixas
$23; 85% albarino and 15% treixadura
Light gold. Musky pear and lemon zest on the nose, with a lively dusting of chalky minerals. Firm and dry, displaying incisive citrus and green apple flavors that carry forcefully through the very persistent finish. This may be too dry for some, but mineral freaks ought to check it out. - S.T. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 07)
90 Points
2006 Do Ferreiro, Alabriño
Rias Baixas
$27 Light yellow. Herb- and floral-accented citrus aromas are further complicated by white pepper and anise. Firm lemon and quince flavors are complicated by an intriguingly spicy pepsin quality. This gains weight and flesh on the impressively long, juicy finish. Pair this with full-flavored food. - S.T. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 07)
92 Points
2005 Do Ferreiro, Cepas Vellas Albariño
Rias Baixas
$40 Pale gold. Incisive, deeply concentrated aromas of lime, pear, peach pit and jasmine, along with a piquant ginger quality. Powerful citrus and orchard fruit flavors take on a ripe melon character with air but not at the expense of clarity. Remarkably pure, stony and penetrating wine with a long, citrus zest-dominated finish. I wouldn't hesitate to stash this away for a couple of years to see what happens. - S.T. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 07)
88 Points
Do Ferreiro
Albariño 2004
Rias Baixas
$22
Green-tinged gold. Floral, stony aromas of grapefruit, dried flowers and honey. Powerful and minerally on the palate, with strong citrus flavors firmed by bright acidity. Expands and deepens on the finish, picking up notes of apple and pear and showing good focus and length. -J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2006)
89 Points
Do Ferreiro
Albariño 2005
Rias Baixas
$22
Pale gold. Vibrant, spicy, impressively focused scents of minerals, green apple, pear and white flowers. Highly concentrated, the bright apple and pear flavors showing excellent intensity and focus, with fresh, lively acidity providing lift. Finishes with very good clarity and length. -J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2006)
91 Points
Do Ferreiro
Albariño Cepas Vellas 2004
Rias Baixas
$40; some of these vines are reportedly over 200 years old
Light gold. Wild floral, herbal and mineral notes accent bright, tangy green apple and citrus aromas. Concentrated and powerful, the apple flavor strongly tinged by saffron, sassafras, licorice and crushed stones. Singular wine, finishing with wonderful focus and length, the herb and mineral notes repeating. -J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2006)
90 Points Do Ferreiro Albariño Cepas Vellas 2002 Rias Baixas $30
Waxy, truffley nose reminiscent of Australian semillon. Then densely packed and penetrating, with intense, somewhat oaky flavors of apple, pear and minerals. A ripe, complex, spicey wine that finishes quite dry, with a subtle whiplash of flavor. -S.T. (International Wine Cellar September/October 2004, #116)
From The Wine Advocate
2008 Do Ferreiro Albarino
Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain
$27
Do Ferreiro’s 2008 Albarino was fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel. Medium straw-colored, it displays an enticing perfume of mineral, lemon, spring flowers, and baking spices. On the palate, this terroir-driven Albarino has plenty of spicy fruit, excellent intensity and balance, vibrancy, and a refreshing finish. Drink it over the next 3 years. Score 90 -J.M. (WA #188, Apr 2010)
90 points
2005 Do Ferreiro Albariño
Do Ferreiro
Rias Baixas
$24.00
The 2005 Albariño is a worthy successor to the outstanding 2004. It is light straw/green in color with a nose featuring pears, apricots, and a floral aspect. On the palate the wine is dry with a supple texture and flavors of honey and pit fruits. The finish is lengthy and pure. Drink this outstanding Albariño over the next 1-2 years with rich fish courses and roast chicken.
The small (5 hectares) estate of Do Ferreiro does all the right things including organic farming and natural yeast fermentation from its vineyards which range in age from 50 to 200 years. –J.M. (eRobertParker.com, 2-28-07)
91 points
2004 Do Ferreiro Albariño Cepas Vellas
Do Ferreiro
Rias Baixas
$33.00
The 2004 Cepas Vellas is 100% Albariño from the estate’s oldest vines. Similar in taste and aromatic profile to the 2005 Albariño, it expands on those themes with a hugely expressive nose, a mineral aspect, and striking richness. More tightly wound than the regular bottling, it should provide superb drinking for the next 5-6 years.
The small (5 hectares) estate of Do Ferreiro does all the right things including organic farming and natural yeast fermentation from its vineyards which range in age from 50 to 200 years. –J.M. (eRobertParker.com, 2-28-07)
90 Points
Do Ferreiro
2003 Albariño
Rias Biaxas
$24
The light straw/green-hued 2003 Albarino offers a gorgeously intense perfume of pears, apricots, and spring flowers, a layered, opulent texture, good underlying acidity, and a hint of petroleum. It comes across as a hypothetical blend of a top-notch Alsatian Pinot Gris and a Rhone Valley Condrieu. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. -R.P. (#159)
91 Points
Do Ferreiro
2004 Albariño
Rias Biaxas
$24
The steely 2004 Albarino exhibits a straw/green color as well as superb purity, loads of texture, and a honeyed, rich, elegant, bone dry style. -R.P. (#159)
90+ Points
Do Ferreiro
2004 Cepas Vellas
Rias Biaxas
$35
Aged 12 months on its lees, the 2003 Cepas Viejas is a limited production cuvee fashioned from old vines (some more than 150 years of age). Although tight and in need of additional aging, it is an exotic, powerful, layered effort. Give it another six months of bottle age, and consume it over the following 5-6 years. -R.P. (#159)
89 Points
Do Ferreiro
2002 Albariño
Rias Baixas
$18
The fruity 2002 Albarino, which is completely fermenteted with natural yeasts and aged in stainless steel, displays notes of lemon blossoms, candied limes, and honeysuckle in its medium-bodied, crisp, clean, refreshing personality. Enjoy it over the next 12-18 months. -R.P. (#152, 4-26-04)
90 Points
Do Ferreiro
2002 Albariño Cepas Vellas
Rias Baixas
$30
Possessing more intensity, texture and depth [than the 2002 Albarino] as well as additional candied orange/lemon characteristics is the medium-bodied, aromatic 2002 Albarino Cepas Vellas. Aged 12 months on its lees, and fermented and aged completely in steel, there are 2,000 bottles of this beauty. Drink it over the next two years. -R.P. (#152, 4-26-04)
FromVinos de España: La Guia del Oro by Andres Proensa
Do Ferreiro Cepas Vellas 2000 Gold Medal Award Albariño
Sencillamente sensacional y aun ha de crecer en la botella. Elegantes aromas frutales, rico en matices: fruta bien madura, manzana, camomila, hierbabuena, heno, laurel. Gran estructura en la boca, glicerico (graso) pero fresco (viva acidez), armonioso, potente, amplio, largo. Mariscos de sabor yodado (percebes), caviar.
"Simply sensational and still improving in the bottle. Elegant fruit aromas with subtleties: mature fruit, apple, chamomile, mint, hay and laurel. Structured in the mouth with full body balance with light acidity. Harmonious, potent with a long wide finish. Serve with iodine rich seafood and caviar."
Do Ferreiro Albariño Do Ferreiro 2000 Silver Medal Award Albariño
La uva albariño en todo su espendor. Fragrante y elegante en la nariz, con finos tonos de uva bien madura, florales, herbaceous de gama fresca; hierbabuena, hierba segada. Magnifica estructura en la boca, equilibrado, seco, fresco y untuoso al tiempo, sabroso y muy expresivo. Pescados azules (sardines), mariscos
"The albariño grape in all its splendor. Fragrant and elegant on the nose, with fine notes of mature fruit, flowers and fresh herbs. Magnificent structure in the mouth, balanced and dry. Unctuous yet fresh at the same time, delicious and very expressive. Serve with blue fish (sardines) and shellfish."
