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Albariño wine

The fresh whites from Rías Baixas

The Albariño is the most widespread grape variety in the D.O. Rías Baixas. It is used to produce fresh, mellow and elegant whites that marry well with Galician cuisine and all types of seafood.

HISTORY 

The origin of the Albariño is still unknown to this day.
There are those that claim it is indigenous to the Rías Baixas, and those that claim it was introduced to the Monastery of Armenteira (Pontevedra) in the 12th century by French monks from Cluny Abbey on a pilgrimage to Santiago.
Whatever the origins of this variety, the vines have rapidly adapted to the local climate, spreading to the rest of Galicia and northern Portugal.

Currently, the Albariño is by far the queen variety of the D.O. Rías Baixas. It is much more popular than the Lourero, Godello and Treixadura varieties, which are also grown in this denomination.

CHARACTERISTICS

The Albariño has a very long vegetative cycle, with very small berries that sprout early and ripen late.
It is a sweet, glyceric variety with a characteristic aroma that is reminiscent of apricots, like the Viognier.

Albariño wine (the wine owes its name to the grape variety) is a broad, dry and very light white wine that is delicious on the palate.
It is bright, with a straw yellow hue and golden-green shimmers. It has fruity, fine and very distinguished aromas.
Its flavour is fresh and mellow, with a good body and great balance between alcohol and acidity. Its aftertaste is pleasant, elegant and very complete.

Albariño wine is ideal as an aperitif with any variety of lightly seasoned seafood. In fact, there is no other wine that marries better with Galician seafood.

WINES MADE WITH ALBARIÑO GRAPES

In the D.O. Rías Baixas we find various interesting and characteristic single varietal Albariños, such as Martín Codax Albariño, Pazo de Señorans or Fillaboa Albariño, among others.

Without leaving this D.O. we also find coupages of Albariño complemented by other varieties. One example is the Terras Gauda, with the Albariño complemented by Loureira Blanca and Caíño Blanco.

Some very interesting Albariños are also produced outside of the D.O. Rías Baixas. There's the Ekam, produced in the D.O. Costers del Segre with Riesling grapes. And then there?s the Lapola, which is produced in the Ribeira Sacra with Albariño, Godello and Doña Blanca grapes.

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Davide 2023

Spain Galicia

One of Spain's finest Albariños.
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Albamar Albariño 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

The great surprise from Rías Baixas
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Mar de Frades Albariño 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

The enchantment of Albariño
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Atalier Albariño 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

Body, freshness and salinity
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Leirana Albariño 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

One of the best wines from Rías Baixas, according to the New York Times
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Pazo Señorans 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

An Albariño full of nuances
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Paco & Lola 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

Delicious youth
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Granbazán Etiqueta Verde 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

A delicious classic Albariño
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Zárate Albariño 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

A journey of discovery!
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Viña Nora Albariño 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

Fresh expression of the Albariño variety
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Martín Códax OW 2021

Spain Galicia

An Albariño with the character of a red
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Paco & Lola Nº12 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

An Albariño to enjoy all year round
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Martín Codax Albariño 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

Young and bright Albariño from Salnés
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Alberto Nanclares 2022

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

A very powerful Albariño from Val do Salnes
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Paco & Lola Prime 2020

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

Avant-garde in body and soul
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Fulcro A Cesteira 2022

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

The freshness of a unique terroir in the Salnés Valley
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Don Pedro de Soutomaior 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

An elegant and prized Albariño
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Soalheiro Alvarinho 2023

Portugal Vinho Verde (Minho)

Seductive minerality
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Soalheiro Granit 2023

Portugal Vinho Verde (Minho)

Microclimate minerality
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Finca A Pedreira 2023

Spain D.O. Rías Baixas (Galicia)

An honest and direct white wine, just like they used to be.
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