The Galician flat is less austere than its French or British counterparts — the ría upwelling system's rich phytoplankton gives more roundness and umami alongside the classic O. edulis mineral-metallic character. Increasingly rare due to bonamia disease pressure.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
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AlbariñoGodello
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The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 2, minerality 4, umami 3 of 5, with a metallic finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
2
Mineral
4
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationsuspended-longline · 3–5 yearsWaterRía de ArousaAppearancemedium · flat
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