2025 Quinta de Couselo Captura de Luz Albariño
Fresh and elegant Albariño from Rías Baixas.
Captura de Luz is a vibrant white wine with citrus, peach, flowers, and a discreet salty touch. Fresh acidity and three months of aging on fine lees give the wine both energy and a pleasant creamy texture.
About the wine
Captura de Luz is made from 100% Albariño and comes from Quinta de Couselo in the O Rosal valley in Rías Baixas. Here, the vineyards meet the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean, which helps give Albariño its characteristic combination of freshness, fruit, and mineral nerve.
The grapes undergo careful selection, after which the must is fermented at a controlled temperature. After fermentation, the wine rests for about three months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. This provides a little extra texture and body without taking anything away from the wine's fresh and precise style.
The name Captura de Luz means “captured light” and is inspired by Galileo Galilei’s famous description of wine as sunlight captured in water. A quite fitting description for a wine that combines golden fruit with plenty of freshness.
About the region – Rías Baixas
Rías Baixas is located in Galicia in northwestern Spain and is Spain’s most famous region for Albariño. The maritime climate with the Atlantic Ocean's influence often produces wines with high acidity, fresh fruit, and a characteristic mineral or salty tone.
Quinta de Couselo is located in O Rosal, one of the classic sub-zones of Rías Baixas. The area is situated close to the mouth of the Miño River and the Atlantic Ocean and is particularly known for elegant and aromatic Albariño wines.
Taste
Nose: Fresh and aromatic with citrus, peach, and white flowers, as well as a discreet salty minerality.
Taste: Fresh and juicy with citrus and stone fruit. The good acidity provides energy, while the aging on fine lees adds a light creamy texture and more body.
Aftertaste: Fresh and persistent with citrus, herbal nuances, and a light salty touch.
Serving
Serve at 8–10 °C in a standard white wine glass. The wine does not need decanting, but it benefits from some air in the glass. Drink it young, while the freshness and fruit are sharpest.
What does it pair with?
- Oysters and shellfish
- Shrimp, langoustine, and crab
- Grilled or steamed fish
- Sushi and sashimi
- Ceviche and other raw fish dishes
- Salads with fresh herbs and citrus
- Tapas and light Spanish dishes
- Fresh goat cheeses
FAQ – Quinta de Couselo Captura de Luz
What is Captura de Luz?
Captura de Luz is a fresh white wine from Rías Baixas in Galicia, made from 100% Albariño.
Which grape is Captura de Luz made from?
The wine is made from 100% Albariño, the classic grape variety in Rías Baixas.
How does Albariño from Rías Baixas taste?
Albariño from Rías Baixas is typically fresh and aromatic with citrus, stone fruit, flowers, and often a light salty or mineral character.
Has Captura de Luz been aged in barrels?
No. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks. It spends about three months on fine lees, which provides extra texture without oak flavor.
What is O Rosal?
O Rosal is a sub-zone in Rías Baixas close to the mouth of the Miño River and the Atlantic Ocean. The area is known for elegant Albariño wines.
What is Captura de Luz good with?
It is particularly ideal for fish, shellfish, sushi, ceviche, and other dishes where the wine's fresh acidity and slightly salty character come into their own.
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