I have encountered a Spanish wine called Rias Baixas here in Tokyo several times.
But almost all the wines that I drank were not serious ones unfortunately,
I understand that it's very difficult to sell wines with little name recognition at the same price as, say, Sancerre
even if the quality is the same.
That is one of the reasons why you are very likely to see Rias Baixas at Spanish bars here in Tokyo that are insipid.
But, this is undoubtedly a serious wine with distinctive minerality and ripe yet fresh fruit flavors
that are what truly authentic Rias Baixas has to offer. Very classic and delicious!
Valdamor 2009 Rias Baixas, Spain
Kaz Chiba
Head Sommelier
