Pazo Señorans, Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain (150cl.), 2023

Producer Profile

Pazo Señorans is one of DO Rías-Baixas’ leading producers.

The influence of owners Marisol Bueno and Javier Mareque on the development of the DO Rías-Baixas appellation and its primary grape variety, Albariño, goes back to their purchase in 1979 of a 16th-century country estate wine kiwi orchards and old-vine Albariño vineyards. Located in the town of Meis, Pazo Señorans lies close to the sea on acidic, sandy soils created by the natural decomposition of the granite bedrock below. Marisol and Javier were quick to recognize the potential of Albariño and were instrumental in the creation of the DO just a decade after their arrival in Meis. Today, the wines from this estate demonstrate the grape’s ageing potential in a way that few other producers can emulate.

Viticulture

Trained on a Pergola system. Manual picking in small 14kg plastic cases. Fruit comes from their own 29 ha of vineyards and around 160 growers and 500 specially selected micro parcels, each being inspected rigorously and samples regularly taken from each parcel. The use of so many growers adds the complexity to the wine that Pazo Señorans are known for.

Winemaking

Alcoholic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks at 18°C and matured for 4 months on the lees.

Tasting Note

Aromas of nectarine, fresh figs, orange zest and white flowers. Dry, citrus flavours and a mineral-driven finish, which expands and deepens on the tail end. Offering a satisfying balance of power and finesse.

Food Matching

Sea Food, Sushi, Mushrooms

Awards

Tim Atkin Rias Biaxas Special Report 2024 92 Points
Ana Quintela uses grapes from as many as 500 parcels, mostly on decomposed granite, to make this 200,000-bottle release. Showing impressive focus and freshness for a wine from a comparatively hot, dry year, this has enticing jasmine aromas and a palate of lime, lemon zest and white peach. An Albariño that never lets you down. 2024-28. 92 Points, TA, 2024.