Pago Finca Élez – El Secreto de Élez 2021 – Vino de Pago Finca Élez Spain

El Secreto de Élez 2021 is an elegant, estate-produced white wine from Pago Finca Élez, made under the Vino de Pago – Pago Finca Élez designation. Crafted from 100% Viognier grown on the estate and aged on its lees, this wine reflects the altitude, balance, and refined character that define Finca Élez.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Viognier
• Region: Vino de Pago – Pago Finca Élez, Spain
• Vintage: 2021
• Vinification: Cold maceration followed by temperature-controlled fermentation
• Aging: 10 months on its lees in French oak foudres and barrels
• Production: Limited production (2,609 bottles)
• Alcohol: 14%
• Style: Dry white wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Appearance: Straw yellow, clean and bright
• Nose: Aromas of white fruit mingling with tropical fruit and subtle vegetal notes
• Palate: Fresh, long, and silky, with a well-structured and elegant background

The wine shows excellent balance between acidity and structure, a result of the altitude of the vineyards. Lees aging enhances texture and depth while preserving freshness, resulting in a refined, expressive, and gastronomic Viognier.

❤️ Why We Love It

• High-altitude estate Viognier with exceptional balance
• Lees aging in large-format oak adds elegance without heaviness
• Limited production white with both freshness and depth

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled prawns and seafood
• Ceviche and lightly spicy dishes
• Rice dishes with aromatic profiles
• Braised poultry

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of expressive yet balanced Viognier
✓ Drinkers who enjoy textured, gastronomic white wines
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very light or neutral whites

Recognition

92 Points – James Suckling
92 Points – Wine Enthusiast