Pazo Señorans, Albariño Colección, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2021

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 parecl. The use of so many growers adds the complexity to the wine that Pazo Señorans are known for.

Winemaking

Stainless steel fermentation, with five months minimum on the lees and 30 months minimum in bottle.

Tasting Note

Attractive pale yellow colour, a delicate aroma profile. Subtle citrus notes and lovely structure in the mouth.

Food Matching

Pasta, white meat, mushrooms, fish, cheese.

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