Albariño Lusco

Wine characteristics:

Elaboration of Albariño Lusco wine

Harvested by hand bunch by bunch and fermented with its own yeast after a 6-hour maceration and light pressing to obtain the maximum varietal character without greenery.

The Pazos de Lusco winery

Pazos de Lusco, of recognized prestige in the D.O. Rías Baixas, is located in Salvaterra do Miño. The winery is located in the center of the vineyard, an unusual situation in a region where smallholdings abound. In addition, it has a beautiful 16th century manor made up of a Big House, Chapel, Stables and a small support house.

Denomination of Origin of Albariño Lusco 

Rías Baixas is a designation of origin belonging to the Galicia region. Specifically, it forms the coastal part of a part of Galicia, concerning the province of La Coruña, the province of Pontevedra up to the Vigo estuary.
The Albariño grape variety has been cultivated in these lands for more than 1000 years, and the existence of Albariño wines has been known since the 12th century. Bo octante is from the middle of the 20th century, when this variety spreads throughout the territory.
In the 80s, the Rías Baixas Regulatory Council and the Rias Baixas Designation of Origin were created.

Grape varieties used in Albariño Lusco 

Variety: 100% albariño
The vineyard is planted with the traditional pergola system, which allows the Albariño grape to show its maximum expression.

Albariño Lusco wine pairing

It is ideal to taste with medium consistency dishes, such as hot tapas, baked and au gratin fish, pasta and rice.

Graduation and consumption temperature of Albariño Lusco 

It has a graduation of 13º vol.
It is recommended to enjoy it at a temperature of around 10 - 11 ° C, never excessively cold.