Pazo de Barrantes, a wine that captures the subtle flavor and freshness of albariño, comes from one the largest single estates in Salnés Valley, Rías Baixas D.O. of Galicia, Spain. The wine’s true albariño character is a direct reflection of the Creixell family’s core values of quality and estate-owned vineyards, paired with a modern winemaking approach and the latest technology.

The grapes used to elaborate the wine are sourced from Pago Cacheiro, a 3.7-acre single-vineyard on the Pazo de Barrantes estate, a 29.6 acre estate located in the Salnés Valley, heart of Rías Baixas. The estate's soils are granitic, with sand on the surface and the average age of the vineyard is 40 years old. 

After an exhaustive selection, the grapes are destemmed and gently and slowly pressed in a pneumatic press. The must is decanted by flotation to ensure greater aromatic purity and then fermented at 10°C in 3,000-litre French oak vats for approximately 60 days. The wine is aged 12 months in 3,000 L French oak vats, of which 3 months in contact with the lees and 18 months in concrete tanks.

The 2020 vintage reflects an honest, terroir-driven Comtesse. A straightforward nose with bay leaf, mint and blood orange emerging over an infusion of citrus peel and red grapefruit. On the palate, it is sharp and vibrant in length, finding balance through a savoury, saline texture.

The harvest was carried out in 18 kg crates on September 12, 2020.

La Comtesse allows for bolder pairings with different textures and flavors. Seared crayfish with fresh pasta and vegetables; grilled lobster with mayonnaise; steamed prawns with mustard and truffle oil; warm shrimp salad with honey mustard and green apples. The recommended serving temperature is 55ºF to 57ºF, allowing the flavors and complexity to show at their best.