Albariño Colección (2021) - Pazo Senorans
Colección is the most ambitious selection from Pazo Señorans, made only in the best vintages and from vines over 30 years old. It is considered one of the finest examples of Albariño’s longevity, with the capacity to develop for more than 10 years.
Albariño Colección (2021) - Pazo Senorans
Type: Vino Bianco
Area: Spain, Galicia, Rías Baixas
Appellation: Rías Baixas DO
Grape variety: Albariño
Vintage: 2021
Winery: Pazo Senorans
Alcohol: 13%
The appellation: Rías Baixas DO
Rías Baixas DO is one of the most prestigious appellations in Spain, located in the region of Galicia, in the north-west of the country. Known as the home of the Albariño grape, this appellation is synonymous with fresh, aromatic, mineral wines, shaped by the influence of the Atlantic Ocean and by a unique terroir.
Find out more about Rías Baixas DOWhat to eat with Albariño Colección
Who makes it: Pazo Senorans
Pazo Señorans was founded in 1989, when Marisol Bueno and Javier Mareque bought a sixteenth-century pazo (manor house) in the Salnés Valley, in Galicia.Since then, they have produced only Albariño, focusing on terroir, refined winemaking and the expressiveness of the variety.
Find out more about Pazo SenoransThe vine of Albariño Colección
Albariño
Albariño is one of the most iconic white grape varieties of the Iberian peninsula, known for its aromatic, fresh and mineral wines. Native to Galicia, in north-western Spain, and also widespread in Portugal, where it is known as Alvarinho, Albariño is the beating heart of the Rías Baixas DO appellation and of Vinho Verde production.
Find out moreAlbariño Colección: the Rías Baixas area
Rías Baixas
The Rías Baixas are one of the most famous wine regions in Spain, in Galicia, along the north-western coast. This unique territory stands out for its spectacular landscapes, characterised by rías (coastal inlets), verdant hills and an Atlantic climate that gives the wines an unmistakable freshness and minerality. The region is celebrated in particular for the Albariño grape, which produces aromatic, elegant white wines with marked acidity.
Find out more about Rías BaixasClimate: Oceanic
Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)
Soil: Rocky / granite
Geographical setting: Sea
Profile of Albariño Colección
Primary aromas: Citrus, Apricot, White flowers, Green apple, Peach
Secondary aromas: Aromatic herbs, Yeast, almonds, Toasted bread
Tertiary aromas: Petrol, Honey
Tasting notes: A bright straw yellow colour with golden highlights. The nose is elegant and complex, with a fruity, floral bouquet enriched by mineral and lightly toasted touches. The palate is structured and enveloping, with vibrant acidity that gives verticality and a marked sea-salt savouriness. A long, persistent finish, with hints of citrus and iodised salt.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Fresh |
| Acidity | Medium-high |
| Tannin | Absent |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Long |
| Colour | Golden straw yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
Winemaking methods used for Albariño Colección
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Albariño Colección
In bottle (7–18 months)
Ageing in bottle for a period of between 7 and 18 months represents an intermediate stage of maturation, ideal for those wines that have already completed their ageing in wood, stainless steel or concrete, and that need further time to achieve full harmony and stability before being released. During this period, the wine develops slowly in the absence of oxygen, refining its structure, aromatic balance and softness on the palate.
Find out moreIn stainless steel (19-36 months)
Ageing in stainless steel for 19–36 months is a winemaking choice aimed at preserving the aromatic freshness of the wine, avoiding any influence from wood and maintaining varietal purity. This long period of maturation in inert, neutral containers such as stainless steel allows the wine to stabilise, harmonise and develop greater complexity without losing fragrance. It is a technique typical of structured, long-lived whites, but also used for reds and sparkling wines that focus on aromatic cleanliness and freshness.
Find out moreTime on the lees for Albariño Colección
- Long (19–36 months)