# Pazo Señorans Albariño (2013)

- **Producer:** Pazo de Señorans Bodegas Y Viñedos
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Albariño
- **Region:** Galicia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, apple, melon, apricot, lemon, blossom, biscuit, pastry, brioche, yeast

## About this wine

Pazo Señorans Albariño is a still white wine from the Rías Baixas DO in Galicia, Spain, produced by Pazo de Señorans Bodegas Y Viñedos. Made from 100% Albariño grapes grown in the Val do Salnés sub-region, the wine is known for its distinctive character derived from lees aging. The producer, a family-owned estate established in 1989, is recognized for its commitment to showcasing the aging potential of Albariño. The 2013 vintage benefited from a late-season ripening period that enhanced its structure and acidity, typical of the Atlantic influence in the region.

## Interesting facts

- The winery is housed in a historic 16th-century manor.
- Pazo Señorans is a benchmark producer for Albariño.
- They are pioneers in aging Albariño on its lees.
- The vineyards are trained high on pergolas for air circulation.

## Food pairing

The wine's bracing acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and fatty sauces, while its minerality complements the briny notes of shellfish. Herbal undertones in the wine can echo herbs used in preparation, creating a harmonious bridge.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Pazo Señorans Albariño begins with low-temperature maceration to maximize aromatic extraction. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. A key technique is aging the wine on its lees in stainless steel for at least five months, with regular stirring (bâtonnage), which builds texture and complexity. Malolactic fermentation is typically blocked to maintain freshness. The wine undergoes a further minimum of four months of bottle aging before release. Sustainable farming and high pergola vine training are practiced.