In the glass
Aroma: honey, beeswax, candied lemon, dried camomile
Palate: preserved citrus, almond paste, wet stone, long saline finish
The wine that proved Albariño ages: 30-plus months on the lees before release, produced only in vintages with the structure to develop.
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 Pazo Señoráns Selección de Añada
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
The Selección de Añada was an early demonstration that Salnes Albariño could age. The wine is held on fine lees for at least 30 months before release, in vintages judged to have the structure to develop.
- 1995 — First Pazo Señoráns Selección de Añada vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Pazo de Señoráns
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, then 30 to 40 months on fine lees before release
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €55-85 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Tim Atkin 95 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2024)
Frequently asked about Pazo Señoráns Selección de Añada
What does Pazo Señoráns Selección de Añada taste like?
On the nose, honey, beeswax, candied lemon, dried camomile. On the palate, preserved citrus, almond paste, wet stone, long saline finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The wine that proved Albariño ages: 30-plus months on the lees before release, produced only in vintages with the structure to develop.
When should I drink Pazo Señoráns Selección de Añada?
Drink 10-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pazo Señoráns Selección de Añada?
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 Pazo Señoráns Selección de Añada 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 Señoráns Selección de Añada?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.