Some summer moments need no planning. Because sometimes, summer comes down to a shared table, Mar de Frades, and the company you choose — the kind that truly feels like a holiday. In summer, when the days seem to stretch a little longer, the aperitif stops being simply a moment before lunch and becomes one of those summer rituals we keep in our memories.

The flavours of the Atlantic around the table

Summer invites us to enjoy simplicity, great ingredients and those spontaneous moments that simply happen. The summer aperitif has a lot to do with the flavours of the sea. Tinned seafood, mussels, cockles, razor clams, scallops or simply some anchovies are part of a culinary tradition that finds its greatest inspiration in the Atlantic. These are ingredients that need little elaboration to shine. Their freshness and authenticity can turn any gathering into a special occasion, especially when they are placed at the centre of the table and shared without a rush.

Mar de Frades and the perfect aperitif

The Atlantic character of Mar de Frades Albariño finds one of its finest expressions in the aperitif. Its freshness, acidity and saline notes balance the intensity of seafood and preserves, bringing out every one of their nuances. Served between 8 and 10°C, it pairs beautifully with everything from gildas and mussels to a selection of mild cheeses and small bites made for sharing. A perfect choice for those aperitifs that start with something to nibble on and end up turning into long, leisurely lunches.

Summer is also measured in small rituals

Some traditions return every summer without ever needing to be planned. An evening walk by the sea, a never-ending lunch or a shared aperitif are part of those moments we remember long after summer is over. Perhaps because summer isn’t always about the big plans, but about those small rituals that invite us to slow down and simply enjoy. And if there’s a table, good company and a glass of Mar de Frades, even better.