2023 Pazo de Lusco Albariño ($24.99)

The Pazos de Lusco winery, within the Rias Baixas DO, is located in the municipality of Salvaterra do Miño, in the province of Pontevedra. The Rias Baixas DO in Galicia in north-west Spain is a small wine-growing region.

The name of the winery, Pazo de Lusco, is typically Galician. A pazo is a traditional Galician ancestral home usually in the country side. Lusco is an idiomatic Galician word that defines the magical moment between dusk and nightfall when the sun is going down.

This Pazo de Lusco Albariño is produced from 100% Albariño grapes that are fermented with their own yeasts from their most historic vineyards. It is aged on lees.

This wine is pale straw in color with aromas of citrus and apple. On the palate, this Albariño is medium-light bodied with good fruit flavors of citrus (lemon, lime and nectarine). It has bright acidity and a creamy mouthfeel from the aging on lees. This results in a smooth finish. [ABV: 12.5%, TA: 5.2 g/L, ph: 3.6, RS: 1.5 g/L]

This is a delightful Albariño from Pazo de Lusco that sips easy at any time and goes with a large variety of foods. And, at this price, makes it a great fit as this week’s Behind the Cork™ Wine of the Week. Cheers!

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Media Sample Provided by Gonzalez Byass