In the glass
What it pairs with
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Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot)
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Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast. -
Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew)
The saffron-and-paprika broth and mixed white fish meet a lees-aged Albariño head-on: same sea, same body, same iron mineral edge. -
Foie-gras with quince
The 30-plus-month-on-lees Albariños have the texture, oxidative complexity and acid to handle foie without slipping into dessert territory. -
Tetilla cheese with quince paste
Galicia's mild raw-milk cow's cheese melts into Albariño's lemon-pith finish; the quince adds the bridge.
How to serve Granbazán Don Álvaro de Bazán
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot), Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew), Foie-gras with quince. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Don Álvaro de Bazán is the prestige Granbazán bottling, named for the 16th-century Spanish admiral whose family seat was in Vilanova de Arousa.
- 1588 — Don Álvaro de Bazán, the wine's namesake, died at Lisbon during the Armada campaign
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Granbazán
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, extended lees-ageing
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €35-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Granbazán Don Álvaro de Bazán
What does Granbazán Don Álvaro de Bazán taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The prestige Granbazán bottling named for the 16th-century admiral: selected old-vine fruit, longer ageing, more weight.
When should I drink Granbazán Don Álvaro de Bazán?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Granbazán Don Álvaro de Bazán?
Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Caldeirada de peixe (Galician fisherman's stew) and Foie-gras with quince. Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast.
Is Granbazán Don Álvaro de Bazán vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Granbazán Don Álvaro de Bazán?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.