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. -
Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley
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Albariño's citrus and salinity track the sweet bivalve flesh and lift the grilled garlic finish.
How to serve Pazo de Bayón 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), Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pazo de Bayón is the step-up bottling from the Bouza do Rei cooperative, with longer lees-ageing.
Facts
- Producer
- Adega Cooperativa Bouza do Rei
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, 6 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-5 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Pazo de Bayón Albariño
What does Pazo de Bayón Albariño taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Pazo de Bayón: the second cooperative bottling from Bouza do Rei, a step up with more lees-derived weight.
When should I drink Pazo de Bayón Albariño?
Drink 2-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pazo de Bayón 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 Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley. The lees-aged texture wraps the sweet scallop, and the wine's acidity cleans the ham fat between bites.
Is Pazo de Bayón 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 Pazo de Bayón Albariño?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.