
Pazo Torre Penelas
Blanco Granito Albariño, DO Rías Baixas
Layers of history and time are embedded in the solid granite walls of Pazo Torre Penelas, one of the oldest estates in the Valle del Salnés. The tower, chapel, and raised granary – hórreo in Galician – recall a time of splendour, while the beautiful trellised vineyards around the property reveal a deeply rooted vinicultural tradition. The wine is made 100% from estate-grown grapes. It ferments and remains on its lees for eight months in eggshaped granite vats. These unique vessels heighten the briny expression of the Albariño while simultaneously forging a historical connection to the ancestral vinification techniques of the Roman period, a time when granite wine presses were already in use in this area.
Vineyards were planted from 1985-2005 in the estate's granite soils. The vineyard covers an area of 6.02 hectares with an approximate slope of 2.5% and is located at an elevation of 23-33 meters. Northeastern exposure.
- Region
- Rías Baixas
- Appellation
- DO Rías Baixas
- Varietal Composition
- Albariño
- Aging
- 8 months on its lees in granite vats, followed by 12 months of lees aging in stainless steel.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Beautiful pale gold color, with luminous reflections. Seductive and delicious on the nose, with fine terpene, floral and lemon aromas. In the mouth it is silky, firm and fresh. Elegant and attractive, with good persistence and great personality.
Decanter
92 Points
2023
"It may come as a surprise that Familia Torres, owner of the Pazo Torre Penelas estate, pioneered the ageing of Albariño in granitic vessels. I have the impression that this material slows down the wine’s evolution and brings out Albariño’s herbal nuances. This is why I enjoyed the balance in this relatively warm vintage. Despite the wine’s youthful character, it boasts a mouthwatering quality and offers an enjoyable interplay of sweet and acidic flavours."
— Amaya Cervera, 2026

