A stellar exemplar of Albariño

The Familia Torres Pazo das Bruxas 2022 is a stellar exemplar of Albariño from Spain's Rías Baixas region, earning acclaim for its superior vintage.

Crafted from grapes primarily grown in the Valle de Salnés subzone, this wine encapsulates the essence of its Atlantic-influenced maritime climate. With a history of commitment to quality, this vintage has been lauded for surpassing previous years, marking it among the top 5% of wines worldwide​.

2022 presented a challenging yet rewarding climate for the Familia Torres, featuring a dry winter and spring followed by a hot summer. Early September rains helped balance the alcohol content and acidity, leading to an aromatically intense wine. This vintage also introduced a more sustainable Burgundy-style bottle, aligning with the winery's environmental ethos by reducing bottle weight and carbon emissions​.

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Familia Torres, a name synonymous with innovation and sustainability, celebrates its first Albariño's tenth anniversary with this vintage. The wine is produced in their newly acquired Torre Penelas winery in the Salnés Valley, a testament to their dedication to the Galician wine scene.

Pazo das Bruxas 2022 shines with a 92-point rating from Wine Enthusiast and a gold medal at the international Mundus Vini competition, where it was named Best of Show Rías Baixas​. Further accolades include a 95-point score at the Decanter Wine Awards and recognition from JamesSuckling.com​.

This Albariño pairs wonderfully with seafood, white fish, salads, citrus fruits, and root vegetables, thanks to its crisp, balanced, and slightly acidic profile, enhanced with citrus and floral notes​.