"With its pale straw yellow, the 2018 Pazo Barrantes shows an expressive and clear nose with intense aromas from pear, fruit salad, acacia blossom and bay. All of this under the maritime influence of Rías Baixas. In the palate, it is a savory, fresh and full-bodied wine with a pleasant finish from floral hints and juicy white fruit.
Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate 91+/100
The 2018 Albariño from a year that was wet until July, followed by a warm and dry summer that balanced the year, when they started harvesting on the 20th of September, more or less normal dates. The wine feels fresher and cooler than the 2017, like an upgraded version of the 2016, with more body and structure but keeping very good acidity. This was kept with the lees for two months. It feels young and tender, a little reductive right now, so it might need to be decanted if consumed early. It should come into a subtler profile with a little more time in bottle. I’ve always said that good Albariño is better in its second, third or fourth year in bottle, and this is no exception. While I like the clout of the 2017, I admire the subtleness and freshness of this 2018. Reviewed February 2019"
Pazo Barrantes comes from the family estate of the Count of Creixell, who also owns Marques de Miurrieta, the leading estate in Rioja. It captures the subtle flavor and freshness of albariño from 30 acres of premium vineyards, the largest single estate in Salnés Valley, Rías Baixas D.O. of Galicia,
The wine's true albariño character is a direct reflection of the Creixell family's core values of quality and estate-owned vineyards, paired with a modern winemaking approach and the latest technology.
