Lagar De Fornelos "Pazo de Seoane" 2021

"Pazo de Seoane" is 60% Albariño, complemented by several indigenous grapes from Rias Baixas: Loureiro (33%), Caino Blanco (6%) and Trajadura/Trexaidura (1%). Bright, clean greenish-yellow in color, it is intensely aromatic, showcasing notes contributed by each variety -- bay leaf, stone fruit and floral hints -- alongside white fruit and citrus typical of Albariño from O Rosal. On the palate, it reveals vibrant acidity, volume and structure, as well as complexity from the blend. A notable predominance of floral notes characteristic of Loureiro, the fruity touches of apricot and apple typical of Albariño and the citrus and mineral background provided by the Caiño. An exquisite combination of native nuances that is rounded in the mouth, enjoying a long and elegant finish.

This is a very different and special style, native to the subregion of O Rosal, where the Lagar De Fornelos vineyard is located. This wine updates, vintage after vintage, a centuries old tradition in which the Albariño grape is enriched with the rich fruity and floral nuances of other native varieties such as Caiño Blanco, Loureiro and Treixadura, which are also grown in small quantities in the vineyard. "Pazo de Seoane" embodies soul and persistence, lively acidity and a wide range of aromas. It is a unique wine, as exciting as it is connected to its land.

Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were chilled and gently pressed under inert conditions. The must was then clarified by static settling. Each variety was fermented separately at low temperatures to preserve their unique characteristics. Once fermentation was complete, the traditional O Rosal blend was created, where each variety brings complexity and personality. Given the excellent balance of the musts, the winemakers opted not to conduct malolactic fermentation in order to retain the vintage’s natural vibrancy and acidity. The wine was aged on fine lees with periodic stirring until bottling, gaining complexity and texture while maintaining its hallmark freshness.