Iria Otero A Seara Castes Tintas 2022
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Iria Otero A Seara Castes Tintas 2022

Iria Otero
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Grape: Sousón, Caíño Tinto, Brancellao
Vintage: 2022
Type: Red

This low-intervention red wine is an artisanal blend of native varieties sousón, caíño tinto, and brancellao from the Ribeiro region of Spain. Winemaker Iria Otero sources the fruit from small, sustainably managed plots rooted in complex granitic soils. The hand-harvested grapes undergo a spontaneous native fermentation driven by wild vineyard yeasts in neutral stainless steel vats. The final blend remains entirely unoaked to protect pure varietal freshness and immediate regional character over forced extraction.

It displays a bright ruby hue, releasing a lively bouquet of fresh cherry, wild strawberry, and floral spice. On the palate, the light-to-medium body is silky and fluid, focusing on an energetic, high-toned fruit presentation. Notes of crushed rock and damp earth add a savory depth across mid-palate volume. A zesty thread of natural acidity cuts through the texture, keeping the mouthfeel thoroughly refreshed and versatile. It finishes clean and dry, benefiting from a slight chill.

Winery

Iria Otero makes small-production wines across Galicia, with old vineyards and local grape varieties at the center of her work. Her Vinos con Memoria cellar is based in Leiro, in the Avia River valley of Ribeiro. Other projects and collaborations extend into Rías Baixas, Valdeorras and Ribeira Sacra, allowing her to work with different landscapes and regional traditions. The thread connecting them is respectful farming and a desire to preserve the character of the grapes rather than impose the same style everywhere.

The Ribeiro range includes A Seara whites and reds, alongside other small cuvées. Otero’s wider work explores varieties such as Treixadura, Loureiro, Godello and Albariño. In the cellar, concrete and chestnut are among the vessels used, with aging and handling chosen to retain the texture and individuality of each wine. Vinos con Memoria is an apt description of the project: the wines are tied to the growers, old parcels and local knowledge that sustain them, offering a personal account of Galicia’s diversity through more than one appellation or grape.