Bodegas Granbazán, Albariño Don Álvaro de Bazán, 2021

Bodegas Granbazán’s Don Álvaro de Bazán 2021 is a standout Albariño from Rías Baixas, showing the grape’s coastal freshness at its most expressive and age-worthy. Sourced from old vines in the Val do Salnés subzone, it combines intensity, elegance, and a deeply mineral, saline character that makes it one of the producer’s most complete wines.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a luminous, polished profile with ripe fruit concentration and a textured, almost creamy feel. The nose is memorable and layered, opening with mirabelle plums, candied grapefruit, and juicy apricots, lifted by summer flowers, honeyed brioche, and a clear sea-breeze note. The palate is dense yet precise, with silken texture, vibrant acidity, and a subtle bitter edge that brings definition and length. Flavors of sweet-tart apricot, quince, orange citrus, blossom honey, crushed stones, toasted bread, and dried chamomile unfold in waves, finishing with a long, salty, mineral impression. This is a wine with excellent aging potential, capable of gaining even more complexity over time.

Production
Made from 100% Albariño grown in the coastal Val do Salnés subzone of Rías Baixas, the wine comes from carefully selected old vines on the higher parcels of the Tremoedo estate. The sandy, granite-rich, low-fertility soils naturally limit yields and produce small, highly concentrated berries, while all fruit is harvested by hand and sorted in the vineyard. In the cellar, the grapes are fully destemmed and gently crushed before undergoing 10-12 hours of cold maceration to extract aromatic precision and a touch of structure. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by extended lees aging for up to two years, which adds breadth, creaminess, and remarkable complexity.

Food & Serving
This Albariño is an excellent match for refined seafood dishes such as oysters, scallops, lobster, turbot, or grilled octopus, as well as sushi, ceviche, and shellfish risotto. It also pairs beautifully with roast poultry, creamy fish sauces, and aged goat cheese. Serve chilled at around 10-12°C, and decanting is not necessary.

Producer
Bodegas Granbazán is one of the most respected names in Rías Baixas, widely associated with high-quality, terroir-driven Albariño. The estate has helped define the region’s reputation for expressive, Atlantic-influenced white wines and is particularly known for combining freshness, structure, and serious aging potential in its top cuvées.

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