Ría de Arousa

Ría de Arousa · Atlantic Coast, Spain · Crassostrea gigas

Moderate brine, with a sweetness that reflects the upwelling's rich phytoplankton feeding.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality4/5

Umami2/5

Textureplump

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The sweetness handles a small amount of acid. The traditional Galician preparation often involves a few drops of lemon and nothing else — the Atlantic coast tra

Pair with

Albariño (Ría de Arousa, Rías Baixas DO)Godello (Valdeorras or Ribeiro)Brut Cava (Penedès)

Details

Cultivationsuspended-trayAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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