Pazo Señorans, Albariño Colección, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2020

Producer Profile

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

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, Pazo Señorans lies close to the sea on acidic, sandy soils created by the natural decomposition of the granitic bedrock below. Early on, they recognised the potential of Albariño and were instrumental in the creation of the DO just a decade after they arrived in Meis. The wines from this Estate demonstrate above all the ageing potential of Albariño that no other producer can mimic.

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.

Oak Ageing

No oak ageing

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.

Awards

Guia Peñin Tasting 2024 94 Points
94 Points
Tim Atkin Rias Biaxas Special Report 2024 93 Points
Colección is always released with some bottle age and uses grapes from vineyards with less Atlantic influence. Showing the subtle bitterness that's a feature of many Albariños, this has aromas of beeswax and wet stones, impressive backbone and concentration and flavours of greengage and orange zest. 2024-28. 93 Points, TA, 2024.