Aging over
Lees
How a classic was developed
Pazo Cilleiro over lees
Pazo Cilleiro combines nature, tradition and a spirit of modernity. The wine which represents our own way of understanding the Rías Baixas: a lively personality full of nuances and flavors.
It brings a touch of sophistication to be served alongside cuisine based on fresh produce from the sea.
D.O Rias Baixas 100% Albariño, Alcohol: 13% Vol. / Serve at 9ºC
Information
Year
2022
Type
White
Alcohol
13%
Collection
Rias Baixas Collection
Zone
Rias Baixas - Salnés
Variety
100% Albariño
Size
75 cl
Tasting
Color
Very lively pale gold, with greenish reflections.
Nose
Extraordinarily intense, with very clear notes of citrus fruit and white fruit (pears, apples, white peaches).
Mouth
Vibrant, agile and fresh. Flavor of shiny, juicy fruit. It presents the typically subtle structure of the Albariño variety.
Aftertaste
Complete, persistent, pleasantly refreshing.
Serve at
9ºC
Elaboration
Grape harvest
By hand, in small boxes. This year’s harvest, earlier than usual, mainly took place in the first two weeks of September.
Fermentation
14 days in stainless steel tanks
Crianza
Part of the wine was kept in tanks for several months with its fine lees; the rest was put in French and American oak barrels for 6 months, after which the two parts were put back together. The fine lees give
the wine greater texture in the mouth and add to the wine’s freshness.
Sulphites
Contains sulphites
Vineyards
Location
High quality vineyards around the winery, in Val do Salnés (Pontevedra).
Altitude
50-100 meters
Climate
Oceanic, with gentle average temperatures and very high rainfall (over 1,500 mm/year). The 2020 vintage enjoyed regular weather and a warm, dry end-of-cycle which helped the harvesting. The grapes entered the winery in optimum sanitary condition.
Soil
Granite origin, quartz-rich with sandy texture.
Variety
100% Albariño
Pazo Cilleiro pairs with surf and turf
A versatile, delicious choice for a truly gastronomic experience
Galician cuisine has forged a close bond with Albariño wine.
When you drink Pazo Cilleiro with a few small green peppers, a shoulder of pork or a plate of octopus, you experience this perfect harmony.
Versatility is another trait which makes a good Albariño like Pazo Cilleiro stand out, as it pairs well with all kinds of dishes: all types of fish, seafood, cheese, cold cuts, meat
or fusion cuisine.
From delicious oysters to prawns and langoustines, seafood harmonizes perfectly with the fresh minerality of this Galician white wine. Seafood dishes, like paella and fideua, bring out all the flavors of the sea and complement the textures of these dishes.
Ready-to-eat products such as sushi and smoked fish are enhanced by the refreshing acidity of Albariño which balances out their oiliness. Salads, including fruit-based salads, benefit from the liveliness of Albariño which provides a fruity, refreshing touch.
Cold tapas, salads and vinaigrette-based dishes are surprisingly in tune with this wine, as its acidity brings out their flavors and cleans the palate between mouthfuls.
