Quinta da Muradella “Candea” Blanco · Galicia, Spain · 2022

The Moment

This is the bottle you open when you want a white that feels grounded and thoughtful — less about brightness, more about texture and quiet depth. It shines at the table, once food is involved and the pace slows.

What It Feels Like

The nose immediately leans savory and layered, opening with beeswax, honeycomb, and golden apple, followed by wet stone, wildflowers, and soft herbal tones. There’s a calm, earthy confidence here — nothing rushed, nothing loud.

On the palate, the wine is mouth-filling and expansive, delivering ripe apple, pear, and gentle citrus, wrapped in a distinctly soil-driven minerality. Subtle savory notes — often described as lambswool or wooly texture — add depth and seriousness without weight.

The finish is long, mouthwatering, and slightly bitter in the best way, reinforcing structure and making it deeply food-friendly. Despite its breadth, the acidity keeps everything in balance and clean.

Perfect For

• Grilled whole fish or shellfish

• Linguine with clams or seafood pasta

• Roast chicken with root vegetables

• Paella (especially chicken & chorizo)

The Vibe Pairing

• Playlist energy: Slow folk, instrumental, modern classical

• Aura color: Warm stone, soft gold, clay earth

• Time of day: Early evening → long dinner

Why We Love It

Candea Blanco is Galicia through a quieter lens — textured, mineral, and deeply expressive without oak or excess. The blend brings aromatic lift (Treixadura), structure (Doña Blanca), and subtle bitterness (Verdello) into perfect harmony. It’s a wine for people who love whites with presence.

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