Albariño produces bright, aromatic whites of citrus, stone fruit, and a saline snap, thriving in the damp, Atlantic-cooled vineyards of Rías Baixas in Galicia. Its zippy acidity and coastal character make it a natural with shellfish.
Characteristics
- Colour
- white
- Body
- light
- Sweetness
- dry
- Tannin
- low
- Acidity
- high
- Also known as
- Alvarinho
Typical flavours
- grapefruit
- nectarine
- lime
- sea salt
What to eat with Albariño
- oysters
- grilled fish
- seafood paella