Pazo Torre Penelas Story
Pazo Torre Penelas, established by the Torres family in 2017, is set on a historic estate in the Val do Salnés region of Rías Baixas. Combining innovation with tradition, the winery excels in crafting Albariño wines with a distinct yet balanced minerality. Located in the town of Portas and dating back to the 14th or 15th century, the winery features a six-hectare walled vineyard and has pioneered the use of granite for vinification. Led by Winemaker Víctor Cortizo, Pazo Torre Penelas produces the limited production Blanco Granito and a classic Albariño under the Pazo das Bruxas label.
History
Pazo Torre Penelas, founded in 2017 by the Torres family, is situated on one of the most historic estates in Galicia’s Rías Baixas region, where the family has been producing wine since 2012.
Located in the town of Por...
Vineyards
DO Rías Baixas has an Atlantic climate with a high amount of rainfall and relatively cool temperatures, but the well-draining granite soils and local pergola trellis system called “parra” prevent fungal infection.
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Winemaking
The Pazo Torre Penelas winery is located within the Torres family’s 14th century, historical heritage-listed Pazo, or manor house. Winemaker Victor Cortizo focuses his attention here on a very unique and small production...
Biographies
Rías Baixas
Rías Baixas thrives with a cool, Atlantic climate and diverse terroirs in northwest Spain. With over 2,000 years of winemaking history, the region is celebrated for vibrant Albariño and Godello, flourishing in granite and slate soils to create fresh, expressive wines.
