Bodegas Terras Gauda La Mar wine is a delectable Spanish creation from Galicia. With an intense, seductive aroma, it blends rich exotic ripe fruit notes that beautifully harmonise with a distinctive mineral undertone. The palate is embraced by an opulent, creamy essence, boasting salinity and brightness, characterised by apricot and mango hints. Derived from Albariño grapes grown on hillside terraces, the wine portrays refreshing acidity and a solid structure, enhancing its considerable depth and prolonged finish. La Mar is a complex, full-bodied wine, embodying Terras Gauda's remarkably unique vineyards, making every sip an exquisite, unforgettable experience.

Tasting Notes

Initially, La Mar surprises us with its clean aromas of tropical fruit, dominated by very ripe pineapple and mango. This first impression is fallowed by delicate aromas of lychee and ripe peach. The Caiño's excellent ability to extract the finest characteristics from the terroir shows through in this wine with a remarkable minerality, earthy notes and fresh saline overtones. These aromatic sensations are underpinned by hints of aromatic herbs and ripe melon and finish their aromatic journey in an enveloping, creamy backdrop of fine lees. On the palate, La Mar surprises us right from the start. It is a flavorsome wine, with loads of extract that makes it juicy, broad, unctuous and meaty. It shows excellent structure yet is also soft and appetizing. It wraps around the palate with power and freshness, clearly showing the ripeness of the vintage. The Caiño's excellent acidity brings freshness and gives the wine its excellent ability to age well. As always, La Mar is flavorsome on the palate, showing itself to be very broad, luscious, deep, full-bodied yet soft, and possessing great structure. It is a chewy wine whose excellent acidity also adds freshness and length and contributes to another feature of the Caiño grape - its surprising capacity far ageing

About the Winery

Nestled in the verdantly lush region of Galicia, Spain, Bodegas Terras Gauda winery imparts an unforgettable experience for wine enthusiasts. The winery boasts a rich heritage stemming from its origins in 1989 and has since accrued recognition for its exquisite wines that are highly feted in international markets.

Bodegas Terras Gauda's acclaim lies within their carefully curated selection of grapes. Here, Albariño grapes enjoy dominance – enriched by the region's unique maritime climate, they produce wines of unparalleled personality and flavour. This is further complemented by the use of native varietals - Loureiro and Caiño Blanco, bestowing each bottle with an authentic Galician character.

The winemaking process at Bodegas Terras Gauda is a blend of tradition and state-of-the-art technology. Whilst maintaining respect for the age-old winemaking practices, the winery does not shy away from innovative techniques in its quest for excellence. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures, ensuring the elegant expression of fruitiness and crisp acidity in each bottle of wine.

Bodegas Terras Gauda's sustainable practises pay homage to nature’s gifts by encouraging bio-diversity and respecting the ecosystem. They prioritise organic vineyard management, resulting in healthier vines and superior quality grapes.

Aesthetically, the winery presents a stunning vista that marries natural beauty with man-made splendour. The surrounding vineyards stretch over more than 160 hectares, with the soft undulation of the landscape complementing the modern architecture of the winery, making it the perfect backdrop, as you immerse yourself in the delightful world of wine tasting.

To add to this, Bodegas Terras Gauda invites visitors to explore its charm through guided vineyard tours, tastings and wine shop visits, rendering it as a place of pilgrimage for wine lovers across the globe.

In conclusion, Bodegas Terras Gauda goes beyond being a mere winery; it symbolises a harmonious blend of nature's generosity, human ingenuity, and the celebratory spirit of wine.

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