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. -
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. -
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.
How to serve Pazo Pegullal 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, Arcade oysters on ice with lemon, Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pazo Pegullal is a historic pazo in Salceda de Caselas at the southern edge of Condado do Tea, combining vineyard with olive grove and kiwi orchard.
Facts
- Producer
- Pazo Pegullal
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, fine-lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-5 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Pazo Pegullal Albariño
What does Pazo Pegullal Albariño taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. The single Albariño from the Pazo Pegullal working-farm estate in Salceda de Caselas: bright, citrus, well priced.
When should I drink Pazo Pegullal 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 Pegullal Albariño?
Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Arcade oysters on ice with lemon and Gambas al ajillo (sizzling garlic prawns). Albariño's saline edge and racy acidity echo the iodine of the barnacles without overwhelming their delicate sweet flesh.
Is Pazo Pegullal 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 Pegullal Albariño?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.