Pazo de San Mauro Albarino 2023
Type: White
Country: Spain
Region: Rias Baixas
Grape Variety: 100% Albarino
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%
Viticulture: Vegan Friendly
Rating: 92 Wine & Spirits Points
Climate: Atlantic climate with mild rainfall
Terroir: The age of vines varies between 20 and 40 years. The soils of our vineyards are geologically old, granitic and sandy textured
Ageing: Manual selection of the grapes in our own vineyard. Maceration of the grapes during 6 hours at a low temperature (11° C) and whole bunch pressing. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats during 15 days at 17 °C
Color: Pale yellow robe
Nose: Pronounced on the nose, denoting a strong varietal character. Very aromatic
Palate: Very fruity on the palate with citric, floral and nutty notes. Long and intense finish
About the Winery:
Pazo de San Mauro originally belonged to the noble Spanish and Portuguese Pereira de Castro family, descendants of King Sancho I of Portugal. It was built in 1591 with a wine press room..
The winery is located in Condado de Tea, the southernmost and sunniest area of DO Rías Baixas. It has an exceptional microclimate with Atlantic influences noted for its gentle temperatures and heavy rainfall. It also has the necessary number of ideal daylight hours that ensure the vines in Pazo de San Mauro mature fully and early. The vines are over 40 years old and cover a 30 ha of pebble plots by the banks of the river Miño, creating a natural amphitheatre and surrounding it with magic and mystery. The grapevines are semi-trellised so that the fruit, of which very little is produced, can grow in the best possible conditions and achieve the highest levels of quality.
