Albariño
- Grape:Albariño
- Home:Rias Baixas / Spain
- Style:Crisp / Fresh / Aromatic
- Taste:Tropical Fruit / Peach / Grapefruit
- Food:Seafood / Fish / Salads
- Awards:2018 vintage: Decanter Silver Medal. 2017 vintage: International Wine Challenge Silver Medal and IWSC Silver Medal
- Lifestyle:2018 vintage: vegan; 2017 vintage: not vegetarian/vegan
- Night In:Film: The Beach / TV: The Good Place / Song: The River
Our Regions Albariño is a real favourite at Most Wanted HQ but this little grape may not be on your radar thanks to a relatively small area of production and low yields (which also can make it a bit pricey).
Although it’s also grown in Portugal, USA and Australia, it’s the Rías Baixas region in Galicia, north-western Spain that champions this thick-skinned, storm-loving grape. The Atlantic Ocean is close by, bringing cool breezes and plenty of rain to this verdant corner of Spain.
And that’s where we get ours from. It still has that classic peachy, grapefruit flavour, but is a little bit rounder and richer than some others, meaning it’s one of the most versatile wines for pairing with food. Fish, salad or even spicy Indian and Asian food – it all works!
Geek Fact: Galicia gets more annual rain than Manchester. That’s a good thing.
“This new range of self-proclaimed ‘bull-free’ wines includes a Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, along with a Malbec from Argentina. But this is my favourite, a lovely, lime-fruit flavoured crisp white from northwest Spain. And if you like Sauvignon Blanc, imagine it with added peach and you go some way to knowing what this one tastes like. It’s a simple take on the grape, but great value.”
Helen McGinn – Knackered Mothers’ Wine Club
First time reviewing wine, this wine has a lovely golden colour to it. Little bit sour as it hits the tongue but the after taste soon takes that away and leaves a nice fruity taste. I really enjoyed the wine and will definitely be getting some more.
Andrew wyatt
First time tasting an Albariño and it was fantastic, highly recommend it and will definitely buy it again!!
Brad Camp
Fabulous wine
Sue
‘Refreshing, intense and cooling as peachy hailstones on a sunny day. Divine!’
Olly Smith, Three Wine Men