Deusa Nai Albarino
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters on the half shell, traditional Galician octopus (Pulpo a la Gallega), or steamed mussels with garlic and white wine.
✨ Technical Specifications
Deusa Nai, meaning 'Mother Goddess' in Galician, pays homage to the ancient Celtic folklore of fertility and the earth in Spain's lush northwestern corner. Crafted by the historic Rioja house Marqués de Cáceres, this 100% Albariño is sourced from the granite-rich soils of the Rías Baixas DO, specifically the humid, sea-breeze-cooled vineyards of the Salnés Valley. The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and kept on its fine lees for a short period to enhance its texture while preserving its signature electric acidity. It represents a classic expression of the region, bursting with aromas of green apples, white peaches, and citrus blossoms, all underpinned by a distinct salty, mineral finish reminiscent of the nearby Atlantic Ocean.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1970 by Enrique Forner in Cenicero within the Rioja Alta subregion, Marqués de Cáceres revolutionized Spanish winemaking by uniting centuries-old Riojan heritage with modern Bordeaux techniques guided by legendary enologist Émile Peynaud. Today directed by Enrique's daughter Cristina Forner, the family-run estate continues its commitment to terroir-driven viticulture and elegant French oak aging, expanding beyond Rioja into prestigious regions like Rías Baixas and Rueda. The bodega is internationally celebrated for its impeccably balanced Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva cuvées, modern prestige bottlings such as Gaudium and MC, as well as nuanced barrel-fermented whites like Antea.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Albariño