A Family Legacy That Defines the Identity of Albariño
Located in the heart of Val do Salnés, the historic birthplace of Albariño, Bodega Carballal is a family-run winery that has played a crucial role in the history of the Rías Baixas DO. As one of the founding wineries of the Denomination of Origin in 1988, Carballal has been instrumental in establishing Albariño as one of the world’s great white wines.
Today, the winery is led by six siblings, the second generation of the family, who have taken on the mission of reviving the most traditional Albariños, steering away from industrial production and embracing minimal intervention to preserve the purest expression of the variety.
This strong family heritage and deep connection to Val do Salnés have enabled them to produce unique, limited-production Albariños, where tradition and innovation come together to create truly exceptional wines.
Val do Salnés: The Cradle of Authentic Albariño
Situated in Val do Salnés, the oldest and most prestigious subzone of the Rías Baixas DO, Bodega Carballal works with vineyards that showcase the purest essence of Albariño.
This Atlantic valley, with its granite soils, cool climate, and high humidity, creates the perfect conditions for Albariño, enhancing its vibrant acidity and signature mineral and saline profile.
Wines from this region are known for their elegance, freshness, and aging potential, qualities that Bodega Carballal maximizes through traditional winemaking methods and sulfite-free Albariños, ensuring the vineyard itself is the true protagonist.
Bodega Carballal’s Albariños
Sete Cepas: The Gateway to Authentic Albariño
The Sete Cepas Albariño is the perfect introduction to Bodega Carballal’s philosophy. It stays true to the classic Albariño style of Val do Salnés, offering vibrant freshness, marked minerality, and a perfect balance between fruit and acidity.
✔️ Traditional Albariño, a pure reflection of the terroir.
✔️ Fresh, crisp, and beautifully acidic.
✔️ An ideal starting point for discovering Val do Salnés’ authenticity.
Sete Cepas en Rama: A Sulfite-Free Albariño in Its Purest Form
The name Sete Cepas (Seven Vines) is a tribute to the family behind Bodega Carballal. Today, six siblings run the winery, but the name symbolizes their unity and their parents’ legacy, the seventh vine that connects them all.
This wine is a sulfite-free Albariño, crafted with minimal intervention and bottled directly from the tank, unfiltered and unfined, preserving the true essence of Val do Salnés vineyards.
✔️ 100% natural Albariño, with no added sulfites.
✔️ Native yeast fermentation, with no chemical interference.
✔️ Lees aging, adding texture and complexity.
✔️ Extremely limited production, only in the best vintages.
With its silky texture, intense salinity, and remarkable depth, this wine is radically different from commercial Albariños.
Prólogo: An Exclusive Small-Production Albariño
Following the same philosophy of respecting traditional Albariño winemaking, Bodega Carballal has developed Prólogo, a wine that captures the purest essence of Val do Salnés.
This extremely limited-production Albariño is crafted using grapes from select vineyards, allowing for a deeper, more structured expression of the variety.
✔️ Traditional winemaking, with spontaneous fermentation.
✔️ Sulfite-free, preserving the vineyard’s natural expression.
✔️ Aging potential, showcasing the longevity of Albariño.
Carballal: A Single-Vineyard Albariño Honoring the Family’s Legacy
Sourced from a single vineyard, Carballal is a tribute to the first Albariños of the Rías Baixas DO and to the family’s father, whose legacy lives on in every bottle.
✔️ Single-vineyard Albariño, with exceptional terroir.
✔️ Maximum expression of the variety, offering greater depth and structure.
✔️ A tribute to the first Rías Baixas Albariños, maintaining the original style.
This wine embodies the family’s commitment to their history, their land, and the pursuit of excellence in crafting Albariños with true identity.
Albariños with History, Tradition, and Unique Character
At a time when many Albariños are being made for mass appeal and immediate consumption, Bodega Carballal remains dedicated to preserving the historical identity of the variety, embracing winemaking techniques that enhance longevity, texture, and authenticity.
Every bottle from Bodega Carballal is a tribute to the Albariños of the past, offering unmatched character and depth, making them some of the most distinctive wines from Val do Salnés.
Buy Bodega Carballal Wines in the United States
At Tasters Wines, we are the exclusive importers of Bodega Carballal in the U.S., offering their selection of traditional and sulfite-free Albariños to restaurants, collectors, and wine lovers seeking authenticity and exclusivity.
If you want to add Sete Cepas, Sete Cepas en Rama, Prólogo, or Carballal to your wine list, contact us, and we will assist you in selecting the perfect wines for your business.
