In the glass
What it pairs with
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Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham)
The lees-aged texture wraps the sweet scallop, and the wine's acidity cleans the ham fat between bites. -
Merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil)
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Poached white fish with paprika and potato wants the citrus-and-saline frame Albariño naturally provides, with body enough to carry the pimentón. -
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 Prime 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. Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham), Merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil), Tetilla cheese with quince paste. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Prime is the lees-aged step-up Albariño from Paco & Lola, sourced from older Salnes parcels.
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Paco & Lola
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, 10 to 12 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €18-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-7 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Prime Albariño
What does Prime Albariño taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Prime: the lees-aged step-up bottling from Paco & Lola, sourced from older Salnes parcels.
When should I drink Prime Albariño?
Drink 3-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Prime Albariño?
Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Merluza a la gallega (poached hake with paprika oil) and Tetilla cheese with quince paste. The lees-aged texture wraps the sweet scallop, and the wine's acidity cleans the ham fat between bites.
Is Prime 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 Prime Albariño?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.