Treixadura/Trajadura (Spain)
Treixadura is a white grape from Galicia on the north Atlantic coast of Spain.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Apricot |
 Jasmine |
 Banana |
 Minerals |
Oak Added Flavors
 Vanilla |
 Butter |
 Toast |
 Coconut |
Yellow Stone Fruit and Citrus flavors are typical for Treixadura.
Hints of Yellow Plum, Herbs, and salty Minerals.
Profile
Treixadura is rich and aromatic:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium - Full | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Bacalao |
 Salmon |
 Quiche |
 Risotto |
 Pasta |
 Salads |
 Tapas |
 Vegetables |
 Fish |
 Sushi |
 Cheese |
Treixadura's delicious acidity makes it very food friendly.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Bacalao. Seafood Paella. Pasta and Pizza.
Salmon. Gravlax. Sushi. Sashimi.
Scallops. Fish Soup. Fish Pie.
Squid. Octopus Salad.
Ceviche. Russian Crab Salad.
Salads. Vegetables. Olive oil.
Cheese:
Arzua Ulloa de Galicia (pasteurized cow’s milk cheese from Galicia).
Spanish Spesialities:
Red Piquillo peppers stuffed with Tetilla cheese.
Empanada Zamburiñas (Galicia Scallop Pie).
About Treixadura
Treixadura grows both in Galicia, Northern Spain, and neighbouring Minho region, in Northern Portugal.
In Galicia, you find Treixadura mostly in DO Ribeiro and Rias Baixas.
The Treixadura grape is mainly used to blend, it adds creamy lemony aromas and body.
The single varietal Treixadura ages on the lees and developes a velvety, glyceric texture.
The famous sweet wine Ribeiro Tostado is made with air-dried Treixadura grapes.
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
Wine Region Galicia
Galicia is a region in north-west Spain.
There are 5 Denominacións de Orixe (DO) in Galicia:
- Monterrei
- Rías Baixas
- Ribeira Sacra
- Ribeiro
- Valdeorras
Rias Baixas (lower Rias), close to the border of Portugal, is known to produce the best Albariño in the world. In Portugal the same grape is called Alvarinho.
Ribeira Sacra is best known for dry red wines from the Mencia grape.