COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Albariño
PRODUCER
Pazos de Lusco
REGION
Galicia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Lusco Albariño is a 100% Albariño from the D.O. Rías Baixas in Galicia, Spain, specifically from the Condado de Tea sub-region. The name 'Lusco' refers to the twilight hour, evoking a sense of magic. The winery, Pazos de Lusco, is an ancestral estate now under the González Byass umbrella, emphasizing natural grape selection and traditional winemaking. Its inland location influences the wine, resulting in a riper profile compared to coastal Albariños, and it is recognized as a 'cult Albariño'.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lusco means twilight in Galician.
Fact 02
The winery is an ancestral Galician estate.
Fact 03
It's part of the González Byass family.
Fact 04
Grapes are hand-harvested.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Lusco Albariño begins with hand-harvested grapes. A cold maceration is performed for select parcels, lasting up to 12 hours. Fermentation is carried out using native yeasts in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a 4-month aging period on its fine lees. This meticulous approach aims to preserve the grape's varietal character and the unique qualities of the Rías Baixas terroir.
