In the glass
What it pairs with
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Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater
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Albariño's saline edge and racy acidity echo the iodine of the barnacles without overwhelming their delicate sweet flesh. -
Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns)
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Sweet prawn, hot olive oil and chilli want a fresh saline white with citrus that won't crumble under the heat. -
Pulpo a feira (Galician boiled octopus with paprika)
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Stone-fruit lift cuts the smoky pimentón dust and the wine's citrus core lifts the olive-oil-slicked tentacle. -
Arcade oysters on ice with lemon
Atlantic Galician oysters meet their stylistic twin: same coastal salinity, same citrus snap, same minerality from the Ría de Arousa.
How to serve Paco & Lola Albariño
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater, Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns), Pulpo a feira (Galician boiled octopus with paprika). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Paco & Lola was founded in 2005 in Meaño as a cooperative of around 400 Salnes growers; the polka-dot label became an international visual signature.
- 2005 — Cooperativa Vitivinícola Arousana founded; Paco & Lola label launched
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Paco & Lola
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, 4 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €13-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Paco & Lola Albariño
What does Paco & Lola Albariño taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. The polka-dot Paco & Lola Albariño from the Salnes cooperative in Meaño: a widely-exported DO Rías Baixas bottling.
When should I drink Paco & Lola Albariño?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Paco & Lola Albariño?
Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns) and Pulpo a feira (Galician boiled octopus with paprika). Albariño's saline edge and racy acidity echo the iodine of the barnacles without overwhelming their delicate sweet flesh.
Is Paco & Lola Albariño 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 Paco & Lola Albariño?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.