In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon, white flowers
Palate: citrus, saline minerality
The second wine of Lagar de Cervera: a lighter young Albariño positioned below the flagship for everyday drinking.
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. -
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 Seoane
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), 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 Seoane is the second Albariño of Lagar de Cervera, positioned at a lower price point below the flagship.
Facts
- Producer
- Lagar de Cervera
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, brief lees-ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €12-17 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Pazo de Seoane
What does Pazo de Seoane taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lemon, white flowers. On the palate, citrus, saline minerality. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. The second wine of Lagar de Cervera: a lighter young Albariño positioned below the flagship for everyday drinking.
When should I drink Pazo de Seoane?
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 Pazo de Seoane?
Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns) and Navajas a la plancha (razor clams) with garlic and parsley. Albariño's saline edge and racy acidity echo the iodine of the barnacles without overwhelming their delicate sweet flesh.
Is Pazo de Seoane 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 Seoane?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.