In the western reaches of Galicia, where the land meets the Atlantic and vines cling to granite slopes swept by sea breezes, Gotas de Mar offers a modern, crystalline expression of Albariño. Produced by Hammeken Cellars, a house known for reinterpreting Spain’s native varietals with contemporary finesse, the wine is named for what defines it most—“drops of the sea.” It is a title that speaks not only to the climate and soil, but to the salt-edged vitality that courses through each glass.

The grapes are grown in the Rías Baixas DO, specifically within the Val do Salnés subregion—Albariño’s spiritual homeland. Here, cool ocean currents moderate temperatures, prolonging the growing season and preserving acidity. Soils of weathered granite and sand provide drainage and mineral character, while the maritime influence imparts a freshness and saline lift that define the region’s best wines.

Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel to preserve the purity of the fruit. No oak is used; the focus is on clarity, energy, and varietal integrity. The result is a wine that opens with bright aromatics—white peach, lime zest, and green apple, layered over a subtle floral note. On the palate, the texture is lithe yet persistent, with stone fruit at the core and a vein of salinity that recalls the nearby sea. The finish is clean, precise, and refreshing, making it an ideal companion to seafood, citrus-dressed salads, and raw shellfish.

Gotas de Mar is part of a broader mission by Hammeken Cellars to craft wines that are grounded in place but styled for the modern table. Sourcing from trusted growers across Spain, the project unites regional character with clean, contemporary winemaking. In this cuvée, Albariño is not transformed but revealed—its natural brightness and seaside tension rendered with focus and finesse.

This is a wine that does not seek to overwhelm, but to evoke: sea spray on sun-warmed stone, the clarity of cool air, the balance of fruit and mineral. Gotas de Mar offers a distilled glimpse of the Galician coast—brisk, expressive, and quietly captivating.