Iria Otero Teixugo Ribeiro 2022
Member Price €23.50
Let Iria show you the rare and wonderful reds of the Ribeiro region in Galicia.
Ribeiro is one of Spain’s oldest wine regions, situated 30km from the sea in the northwest of Spain.
It’s a pretty breathtaking place - three big rivers converge here, so most of the vineyards lie on unforgiving and hard-to-get-to slopes.
Ribeiro is best known for its white wines (mainly from Treixadura) but this red really stole my heart when I tried it at Barcelona Wine Week.
It’s a blend of Sousón and Caíño Longo - native grapes you’ll only find in Galicia and parts of Portugal. The Sousón comes from a west-facing vineyard, the Caíño from an east-facing one, either side of the Avia river.
Putting them together is like ‘two neighbours who hate each other’ says Iria, but it really works.
Iria matured the wine for 13 months in big Italian oak casks, which were previously used to age Super Tuscans.
The nose leaps out of the glass - full of dark fruit, herbs and spice. On the palate it’s fresh, juicy and easy-drinking - it’s the perfect alternative to lighter reds such as Burgundy and Beaujolais.
More and more people are asking for lighter reds - at 12% alcohol, this hits the mark and then some.
| Wine type | Red |
| Grape(s) | Sousón, Caiño Longo |
| Country | Spain |
| Region of origin | Galicia |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcohol % | 12% |
| Oak? | Yes |
| Months in Oak | 14 |
| Type of Oak | French oak, 1.500 litres |
| Allergens (e.g. does it contain Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) | None |
| Average age of vines | 45 years |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 240m |
| Soil type(s) | Granite, Schist, Clay, Stone |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Is this wine organic? | No |
| Biodynamic? | No |
| Sustainably produced? | Yes |
| Suitable for vegans? | Yes |
| Ageing potential | 3 years |
| Ideal drinking window | 2024 - 2027 |
Iria is from Galicia in northwest Spain and will be your official source of Albariño at WineSpark.
Iria trained as a pharmacist and spent time in London before returning home to become a winemaker. During her studies she met my good friend Carlos Rodriguez, and 20 years later Carlos recommended I speak to her.
FOR IRELAND
We know how important it is to get your wine order quickly and efficiently. So we’ve partnered with UPS to offer next-day delivery on our wines.
Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s free - delivery is already included in the members' price
- It’s fast - you’ll get next-day delivery if you order before 12pm Monday-Thursday
- It’s environmentally-friendly - all of our orders are shipped carbon neutral with UPS.
€2 per case is added to all Northern Ireland orders to cover additional shipping costs. The point of sale occurs in the Republic of Ireland.
Our minimum order requirement is 6 bottles and we ship in multiples of 6’s. This can be 6 different bottles!
You may need to show your ID on delivery.
Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.
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FOR UK
1. Order minimum & case sizes
We ship exclusively in full cases of wine. Your order must be a minimum of 6 bottles and in a multiple of 6 (for example 6, 12, 18 bottles).
2. Where we deliver
We deliver across Great Britain, with a small number of exceptions. Delivery is currently not available to the following locations:
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Channel Islands (GY, JE)
Please also note that some more remote areas take a little longer to reach. For the postcodes listed below, delivery may take 2–5 working days due to their location, and there is an additional £20 charge applied to these areas:
KA27, KA28, AB31–AB56, IV1–IV63, KW1–KW17, PH15–PH150, PA20–PA78, HS1–HS9, PH42–PH44, ZE1–ZE3, FK16–FK21,BT
3. Delivery timeframe
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Place your order by midday (12pm) Monday-Friday for next working-day delivery.
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Saturday delivery is available when you order by midday on Friday.
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If you order after midday, your delivery will fall on the next working day, and in some cases it may arrive sooner - but this is not guaranteed.
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Orders placed after 3pm on a Friday will be delivered on the following Tuesday.
4. Courier & delivery options
We use DPD Local for all deliveries with the default method as delivery to your address - handover required. You’ll receive text and/or an email notification to let you know your case has been shipped and another with your 1 hour delivery window, with both giving you the options to:
• leave in a safe place
• leave with a neighbour
• change the delivery day
• deliver to a different address
• deliver to a DPD Pickup ParcelShop
If you choose a safe place or a neighbour and the parcel is delivered to that place or person, responsibility passes to you from that point onwards.
5. Age verification
This site is for adults only. We operate a Challenge 25 age verification policy. When in doubt DPD will request valid photo ID on delivery to confirm you are 18 or over. Accepted ID includes a passport, driving licence or other recognised photographic ID.
6. Damaged goods in transit
If your case of wine is damaged during transit, we will be notified by DPD and will reorder and dispatch a replacement for you at the earliest opportunity and keep you updated throughout.
7. Returns once delivered
If you decide you need to return your order after it has been delivered, please get in touch with us and we will arrange a collection. Returns are handled on a case-by-case basis once you contact us.
8. General provisions
By placing an order you agree to these delivery terms. We may update or amend these terms from time to time - any changes will apply to orders placed after the update.