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.