Aged on the lees for two months, then seven months in a mix of stainless-steel vats and acacia wood barrels and a further 16 months in the bottle. Aromas of ripe yellow plum and medlar fruit alongside subtle notes of bergamot and balsamic. Vibrant on the palate with the right balance between freshness and texture.
Producer description:
The ancestral home to the Creixell family, who also owns the renowned Riojan winery Marques de Murrieta, Pazo Barrantes boasts 12 hectares of Albariño vineyards on sandy, acidic and shallow soils. All the vines are traditionally trained high on supporting wires in the “Parral” trellis system, to avoid mildew and rot, while enhancing the ripening of the grapes.
Style:
Still White
Vintage:
2021
Dryness:
Dry
ABV:
13.5
Size:
75cl
Delivery:
4 weeks
Available:
3
Critic Scores
Decanter | 95
The lovely Pazo Barrantes estate has been the home of the Creixell family since the 15th century. (They also own the Castillo Ygay estate in Rioja, with its Marqués de Murrieta wines.) Its 12ha of vineyards were replanted in 1982, and the winery opened in 1991. This wine spends two months on lees; 85% is then aged in stainless steel for seven months and 15% in 225L acacia wood barrels. It spends 16 months in bottle before release. Sarah Jane Evans MW: Opulent and perfumed with golden fruit. The palate is bold and intense with ripe fruit subdued by the oak, giving richness. A complex and individual wine. Pierre Mansour: Delightful blossom fruit and floral notes on the nose. Very elegant, with incredible length and real finesse. Beth Willard: Delicate honey and floral aromas. The palate is perfectly rounded by the oak, which lends a gentle sweetness and spice. Peach and apricot on the finish with a touch of mango.
James Suckling | 95
Focused, ripe, mineral and intense, with lemon rind, stones and sea salt. Very tense and integrated, with tangy, bright acidity chiseled to the round, textured palate. An exceptional, transparent yet serious albarino here. Irresistible now. Drink on release or hold.
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