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PAT0221WW
El Patito Feo Treixadura
2021
Ribeiro
Organic Farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur

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DO Ribeiro is a longstanding established DO centred around Ourense in the NW corner of Spain, just north of Portugal. Natural barriers protect the land from sub Atlantic storms and create a cool Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunlight and plenty of rainfall (though summer months can be dry). Soils are typically sandy, granitic and poor and offer high acidity to the grapes. The whites, from Treixadura, Albarino, Godello and Torrontes are all fresh, floral, fruity and high in acidity and are considerably more common than the reds.

Iván Vázquez Pateiro comes from a long line of winegrowers, spending his childhood helping his family tend vines for the local co-operative. Originally from Ribadavia, he has worked for various wineries and, while still consulting, he moved 20km north to Beade to start his own project, El Patito Feo and Saramusa. Focusing solely on indigenous varieties—Caiño, Sousón, and Treixadura—Iván is one of the few winemakers in the region producing a 100% Treixadura. While honouring tradition, he believes in evolving and refining the wines of his ancestors. Since his first vintage in 2017, he has crafted expressive, aromatic Galician wines with remarkable depth. Practicing organic viticulture (without certification), Iván farms 3 hectares across two vineyards, Espedradas and Forraxeiros, with 15-20-year-old vines. No irrigation is used. Fermentation occurs with wild yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wines age on lees before gentle filtration.

Tasting note: Firm, green citrus and herbaceous nose, with notes of basil, lemon and pineapple. Palate is firm with bright acidity and a firm mineral backbone. Initially lean, with crisp pineapple, lime and passionfruit. Softens to develop buttery notes, with pastry, apple pie and a gentle creaminess on the finish.
Winemaking Detail: Organic viticulture without certification. Grapes come from 3 hectares of vines across two single vineyards; Espedradas and Forraxeiros; aged between 15-20 years old. No irrigation is used in the vineyards. Grapes macerated in the press without prior racking. Fermentation using wild yeasts for 30-40 days. Ageing for 7 months on heavy lees in stainless steel and two 300l French oak barrels. Light filtration prior to bottling, followed by 3 months ageing before release.
Features Pineapple Passionfruit Basil Aromatic Creamy

Features Aromatic, Basil, Creamy, Mineral, Passionfruit, Pineapple,
Tasting note Firm, green citrus and herbaceous nose, with notes of basil, lemon and pineapple. Palate is firm with bright acidity and a firm mineral backbone. Initially lean, with crisp pineapple, lime and passionfruit. Softens to develop buttery notes, with pastry, apple pie and a gentle creaminess on the finish.
Drink with
Clam chowder, Pork Chop, Seabass,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Ribeiro
Producer Pateiro
Wine Name El Patito Feo Treixadura
Colour White
Style Bright & Mineral
Vintage 2021
Main Grape Treixadura
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Cork with wax
A.B.V. 0.13
Production 7000
Aging 6 months on its lees in old French oak
Soil Granite
Time to drink Now - 2026
Winemaking Detail Organic viticulture without certification. Grapes come from 3 hectares of vines across two single vineyards, Espedradas and Forraxeiros, aged between 15-20 years old. No irrigation is used in the vineyards. Grapes macerated in the press without prior racking. Fermentation using wild yeasts for 30-40 days. Ageing for 7 months on heavy lees in stainless steel and two 300l French oak barrels. Light filtration prior to bottling, followed by 3 months ageing before release.

PAT0221WW
Pateiro
El Patito Feo Treixadura
2021
Ribeiro
Organic Farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur

DO Ribeiro is a longstanding established DO centred around Ourense in the NW corner of Spain, just north of Portugal. Natural barriers protect the land from sub Atlantic storms and create a cool Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunlight and plenty of rainfall (though summer months can be dry). Soils are typically sandy, granitic and poor and offer high acidity to the grapes. The whites, from Treixadura, Albarino, Godello and Torrontes are all fresh, floral, fruity and high in acidity and are considerably more common than the reds.

Iván Vázquez Pateiro comes from a long line of winegrowers, spending his childhood helping his family tend vines for the local co-operative. Originally from Ribadavia, he has worked for various wineries and, while still consulting, he moved 20km north to Beade to start his own project, El Patito Feo and Saramusa. Focusing solely on indigenous varieties—Caiño, Sousón, and Treixadura—Iván is one of the few winemakers in the region producing a 100% Treixadura. While honouring tradition, he believes in evolving and refining the wines of his ancestors. Since his first vintage in 2017, he has crafted expressive, aromatic Galician wines with remarkable depth. Practicing organic viticulture (without certification), Iván farms 3 hectares across two vineyards, Espedradas and Forraxeiros, with 15-20-year-old vines. No irrigation is used. Fermentation occurs with wild yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wines age on lees before gentle filtration.

Tasting note: Firm, green citrus and herbaceous nose, with notes of basil, lemon and pineapple. Palate is firm with bright acidity and a firm mineral backbone. Initially lean, with crisp pineapple, lime and passionfruit. Softens to develop buttery notes, with pastry, apple pie and a gentle creaminess on the finish.
Winemaking Detail: Organic viticulture without certification. Grapes come from 3 hectares of vines across two single vineyards; Espedradas and Forraxeiros; aged between 15-20 years old. No irrigation is used in the vineyards. Grapes macerated in the press without prior racking. Fermentation using wild yeasts for 30-40 days. Ageing for 7 months on heavy lees in stainless steel and two 300l French oak barrels. Light filtration prior to bottling, followed by 3 months ageing before release.
Features Pineapple Passionfruit Basil Aromatic Creamy

Features Aromatic, Basil, Creamy, Mineral, Passionfruit, Pineapple,
Tasting note Firm, green citrus and herbaceous nose, with notes of basil, lemon and pineapple. Palate is firm with bright acidity and a firm mineral backbone. Initially lean, with crisp pineapple, lime and passionfruit. Softens to develop buttery notes, with pastry, apple pie and a gentle creaminess on the finish.
Drink with
Clam chowder, Pork Chop, Seabass,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Ribeiro
Producer Pateiro
Wine Name El Patito Feo Treixadura
Style Bright & Mineral
Vintage 2021
Main Grape Treixadura
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Cork with wax
A.B.V. 0.13
Production 7000
Aging 6 months on its lees in old French oak
Soil Granite
Time to drink Now - 2026
Winemaking Detail Organic viticulture without certification. Grapes come from 3 hectares of vines across two single vineyards, Espedradas and Forraxeiros, aged between 15-20 years old. No irrigation is used in the vineyards. Grapes macerated in the press without prior racking. Fermentation using wild yeasts for 30-40 days. Ageing for 7 months on heavy lees in stainless steel and two 300l French oak barrels. Light filtration prior to bottling, followed by 3 months ageing before release.