Pazos de Lusco Albariño Lusco, Rias Baixas 2023
£18.50
Vibrant and bright, with ripe stone fruits
- Clean acidity and seabreeze freshness are followed by a creamy, ripe stone fruits and lemon.
- Albariño is one of the staple grapes of the region Rias Baixas.
- Lusco means sunset in Galician, and this wine certainly represents that in a bottle.
- The vineyards sit right on the Spanish coast, ensuring that the grapes stay fresh.
- Perfect for seafood tapas.
- Grape variety: Albariño/Alvarinho
- Vintage: 2023
- Type/Colour: White
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Bottle Size: 75cl
- Group: Galicia
- Suitable for Vegans: Yes
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
'Yellow plums and greengages. Refreshing mouthwatering freshness, with lemon peel undertones, pear, white pepper and eucalypt. Fresh and complex.' - Decanter
Pazos de Lusco is an artisanal RÃas Baixas producer crafting elegant and expressive Albariño wines. Located just 2 kilometres from the Portuguese border in the sub-region of Condado de Tea, the wines are characteristic of this inland region, typically richer and fuller than their coastal counterparts. At the heart of the estate lies the majestic manor house, known as Pazo Piñeiro, which dates back to the 16th century. Surrounding the Pazo are 5 hectares of vineyards, with vines trained in the traditional Pergola system; on high trellises to maximize sun exposure and increase air circulation to maintain perfectly healthy bunches of grapes.
John Shuckburgh - Wine School Co-ordinator & WSET Educator
February 2025 - A super example of Spain's favourite white. Lemons and peaches mingle with freshly baked pastry in a textured palate. Elegant and satisfyingly long. Delicious.