{"product_id":"2015-pazo-de-senorans-seleccion-de-anada","title":"2015 Pazo de Senorans Seleccion de Anada","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Pazo de Señorans Selección de Añada is a benchmark Albariño from Rías Baixas, crafted only in standout vintages and released after extended aging on the lees. This is not your typical young, zesty Albariño; it’s a complex, textural white that shows just how profound this Atlantic variety can be. Sourced from some of the estate’s oldest vines, it captures the pure maritime character of Galicia while offering the depth and elegance of a truly great ageworthy white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2015 Pazo de Señorans Selección de Añada is a bright, luminous straw yellow with subtle golden highlights that hint at its bottle age and extended lees contact. The nose is layered and expressive: ripe lemon and preserved citrus peel mingle with white peach, baked apple, and hints of chamomile, fennel, and salty sea breeze. Subtle notes of brioche, toasted almond, and wet stone emerge with air, underscoring the wine’s time on lees and its mineral backbone.\n\nOn the palate, this Albariño is concentrated yet remarkably refined, with a silky, almost creamy texture balanced by a precise line of Atlantic freshness. Flavors of citrus oil, stone fruit, quince and orchard fruit are wrapped around a core of chalky minerality and saline tension. The finish is long, savory, and mouthwatering, with a gentle, elegant bitterness reminiscent of citrus zest and almond skin that adds structure and gastronomic appeal. The 2015 vintage is already beautifully evolved, showing tertiary nuances and integration, yet top bottles of Selección de Añada are known to age gracefully for 10–15 years from vintage, developing more honeyed, nutty and smoky complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePazo de Señorans Selección de Añada is sourced from old-vine Albariño parcels in the Val do Salnés subzone of Rías Baixas, a cool, Atlantic-influenced area dominated by granitic soils. These granitic, well-drained vineyards, coupled with constant ocean breezes and marked diurnal shifts, create ideal conditions for Albariño with high natural acidity and pronounced mineral character. Grapes are typically hand-harvested in small boxes to protect the fruit, followed by a careful selection to ensure only the finest clusters make it into this cuvée. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel to preserve purity and aromatics, after which the wine is aged for an extended period (often several years) on its fine lees in tank, with gentle bâtonnage as needed. This long lees aging—unusual for Albariño—adds texture, complexity, and longevity without masking the crystalline expression of the grape and terroir. The wine is then bottled and held further before release, so it reaches the market with a maturity and harmony rarely seen in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sophisticated Albariño is a superb match for fine seafood and refined, detail-driven cuisine. Think Galician percebes (gooseneck barnacles), oysters, scallops, turbot, sole meunière, grilled octopus, or butter-poached lobster. It also shines alongside sushi and sashimi, delicately sauced white fish, seafood risotto, and dishes with subtle cream or citrus-based sauces. For non-seafood pairings, try roast chicken with herbs, light veal dishes, or aged semi-hard cheeses. Serve well-chilled but not icy—around 9–11°C (48–52°F)—to allow the aromatics and texture to fully express themselves. Decanting for 20–30 minutes, or simply opening the bottle a bit before serving, can help the wine unfold its more complex, lees-driven and mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBodegas Pazo de Señorans is one of the defining estates of Rías Baixas and a key pioneer in showing the world Albariño’s potential for quality and longevity. Located in the Val do Salnés, the historic heartland of the appellation, the winery takes its name from a traditional Galician ‘pazo’ (manor house) dating back several centuries. Since the late 20th century, Pazo de Señorans has focused on meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and a terroir-driven approach, elevating Albariño from simple, thirst-quenching white to a serious, collectible wine. The Selección de Añada bottling, produced only in exceptional vintages and always released with significant age, has garnered international acclaim and frequent high scores from leading wine critics, becoming a reference point for ageworthy Albariño and a flagship for the quality and identity of Rías Baixas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Senorans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255054225745,"sku":"GCW-PAZO-15091061","price":69.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2015_Pazo_de_Senorans_Seleccion_de_Anada.png?v=1783456265","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2015-pazo-de-senorans-seleccion-de-anada","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}