Pazo Senorans Albarino Rias Baixas 2022 750ml

Pazo Señorans has long been considered one of Albariño's blue-chip producers, and this 2022 vintage shows why their reputation endures. From estate vineyards in the heart of Rías Baixas, this wine captures the perfect expression of variety and place through decades of experience.

The wine displays a brilliant straw color with green highlights. On the nose, Pazo Señorans offers textbook Albariño elevated to its highest expression—intense aromas of white peach, apricot, and citrus create immediate appeal, while deeper sniffing reveals layers of complexity. White flowers, particularly orange blossom, mingle with herbs and that distinctive Atlantic minerality. The purity of expression is remarkable, showing fruit at perfect ripeness without any manipulation.

The palate delivers everything expected from this benchmark producer. The texture is simultaneously rich and fresh, with a weight that speaks to quality fruit and careful winemaking. Stone fruit and citrus flavors show excellent concentration and clarity, while the mineral backbone provides structure and authenticity. The balance is exemplary—ripe fruit, fresh acidity, and mineral complexity in perfect proportion. This is Albariño that satisfies on every level, from immediate pleasure to intellectual interest.

Pazo Señorans 2022 maintains this estate's position among Rías Baixas' finest. The combination of great terroir, old vines, and experienced winemaking creates consistency that few can match. The finish is long and complex, with fruit and mineral notes that seem to echo the estate's privileged position. This is essential Albariño—wine that shows why the variety has captured international attention. Perfect with seafood but complex enough to enjoy on its own. A benchmark that others aspire to match.