Familia Torres

2024 Familia Torres 'Pazo das Bruxas' Albarino

$22.99

Current stock: 5

Named after the mythical 'witches’ manor,' Pazo das Bruxas evokes Galicia’s Celtic spirit and misty, coastal magic. In this northwestern corner of Spain—where bagpipes and ocean winds replace castanets and desert air—the folklore of meigas, or wise women, lives on. The wine pays tribute to these tales and the lush, sea-swept land of Rías Baixas where Albariño thrives beneath pergola-trained vines.

Aromas unfold in layers of acacia blossom, lime zest and white peach, accented by crunchy, juicy pineapple and subtle salinity. The palate is bright and textured—lemon curd, tangerine and sea spray glide on a spine of vivid acidity, finishing long and mineral.

Ideal pairings draw from Galicia’s seaside cuisine, so serve this with oysters, sushi or grilled scallops for classic harmony.

This is a quintessential coastal wine: bright, briny and enchantingly alive.

Vinous, 91 points: The 2024 Albariño Pazo das Bruxas from mostly Salnés, Rías Baixas, shows a reductive nose of phosphorus and soft flowers, later opening to lime and apple aromas. This is medium-bodied, with high acidity and a lightly saline touch. It sits between slender and full, with faint herbal flavor. The 2024 is well-made.