Rodrigo Mendez Cies Albarino 2025

In 2012, Rodrigo Méndez decided to establish a personal project under his own name. His goal was to produce wines that authentically express the terroir of Galicia’s Rías Baixas region while adhering to biodynamic farming principles. Rooted in his family’s legacy and inspired by his grandfather’s teachings, Rodrigo emphasizes simplicity and a deep connection to the land. Using ancient winemaking techniques, he crafts age-worthy wines that capture the history and character of the region’s soils. The winery, located in Meaño, Pontevedra, operates on a small scale and produces very limited quantities each year.  Old vines dating back to 1954. 100% indigenous yeast fermentation. Half of the wine is fermented and aged without controlling the temperature in old wood vessels. The other half is fermented in stainless steel tank.  Cies shows clean acidity and a strong mineral character that together are a perfect match for shellfish, seafood and lighter salads.