The Still & The VineSchool of Wine & Spirits
Pazo de Señorans Albariño 2022
White WineIssue 24

Pazo de Señorans Albariño 2022

Pazo de Señorans · Pazo de Señorans, Meis, Pontevedra, Galicia

$1813% proofFrom the mist-shrouded Salnés Valley in Rías Baixas, Galicia — the green, rain-soaked corner of northwestern Spain where the Atlantic Ocean shapes everything — Pazo de Señorans has been the benchmark for Albariño since Marisol Bueno and Javier Mareque purchased a sixteenth-century manor house with eight hectares of vines in 1979.
Pazo de Señorans Albariño is the white wine that sommeliers pour for themselves. From a sixteenth-century manor in the Salnés Valley — the heart of Rías Baixas, where the Atlantic shapes every vine — this is Albariño at its most expressive.

Kit Aromas

Tasting Notes

Nose

Nectarine and fresh figs emerge immediately, with orange zest, white flowers, and a faint saline minerality that speaks of the Atlantic proximity.

Palate

Simultaneously rich and fresh, with stone fruit and citrus flavors showing excellent concentration and clarity. The four months on lees add a textural creaminess.

Finish

Clean, mineral-driven, and refreshingly long, with lingering citrus, a trace of honeyed warmth, and a saline close that leaves you reaching for oysters, seafood, or simply the next glass.

Specifications
Varietal
Albariño (100%)
Blend
100% Albariño
Serve & Pair

Cocktail Suggestion

Cocktail — Serve This Chilled: Albariño of this quality shines brightest on its own. Serve at 8–10°C in a tulip-shaped white wine glass.

Food Pairing

Pair with: Fresh Galician-style pulpo a la gallega (octopus with paprika and olive oil), grilled whole branzino, or a plate of briny Kumamoto oysters.

Train These Aromas
Comments

Be the first to comment.

Leave a comment

0 / 4,000

First-time comments are reviewed before appearing. Be kind, be specific, no spam.

More from Pazo de Señorans, Meis, Pontevedra, Galicia
More White Wine Reviews
Domaine des Huards Cour-Cheverny AOC Romo 2023
White Wine

Domaine des Huards Cour-Cheverny AOC Romo 2023

Domaine des Huards

Cour-Cheverny is the only AOC in France dedicated to the ancient Romorantin grape, and Domaine des Huards is its finest ambassador. This is a wine of place — the chalky soils and continental climate write themselves into every glass. If you've never tried Romorantin, this is where to start.

Domaine Weinbach Riesling Grand Cru Furstentum 2022
White Wine

Domaine Weinbach Riesling Grand Cru Furstentum 2022

Domaine Weinbach

The Faller family's Grand Cru Furstentum Riesling showcases one of Alsace's warmest and most powerful sites, yet the 2022 vintage maintains stunning freshness. This is Riesling at its most complete — aromatic, textured, mineral, and built for the table.

Pietradolce Etna Bianco DOC 2023
White Wine

Pietradolce Etna Bianco DOC 2023

Pietradolce

Pietradolce's Carricante vines grow at 700 meters on Etna's north face, rooted in millennia of lava flow. Winemaker Michele Faro handles the fruit with restraint — stainless steel only, no malolactic — letting the grape and the volcano speak. The result is one of Italy's most compelling white wines at a price that borders on absurd for this level of quality.

Benanti Etna Bianco Superiore Pietra Marina 2022
White Wine

Benanti Etna Bianco Superiore Pietra Marina 2022

Benanti

Pietra Marina is arguably Sicily's greatest white wine, and the 2022 vintage continues the tradition. Carricante from Etna's highest vineyards delivers a rare combination of power and precision — it has the depth to age but the freshness to drink now. If you want to understand what volcanic soil tastes like in a glass, start here.