Pazo de Señorans - Albariño 2022 (750ml)
Price: $32.99
| Producer | Pazo de Señorans |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Galicia |
| Varietal | Albariño |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 206067 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Pazo de Señorans Description
The influence of Marisol Bueno and Javier Mareque on the founding and development of the DO Rías-Baixas and its primary variety Albariño can be traced back to their purchase in 1979 of an ancient 16th-century country estate, its kiwi orchards, and old-vine Albariño vineyards. Located in the town of Meis, within the sub-zone of Val do Salnes, Pazo Señorans lies close to the sea on acidic, sandy soils created by the natural decomposition of the granitic bedrock below. Early on, they recognized the potential of Albariño and were instrumental in creating the DO just a decade after they arrived in Meis.
Mostly grown on pergolas, their Albariño is hand-harvested into small crates in September and quickly transported to the winery to be crushed and pressed. Each parcel is vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. To retain the bright primary fruit character of their Albariño, malolactic fermentation is blocked, and the wine is allowed to age on its lees for at least four months with regular bâtonnage. Bottled early each year following the harvest, this is an example of the fresh, crisp, and vibrant style that has defined Rias Baixas.
While the estate of Pazo de Señorans includes 18.5 hectares of vines surrounding its cellar, the Mareque family has also established long-term contracts with local growers of Albariño in the neighboring villages and hamlets to make this wine. Entirely grown on pergolas and harvested by hand.
Tasting Note: Pretty peach and honey scents seduce. Really briney with peach juice, lovely richness: a great example of Albariño.
