MUY ATLÁNTICO: Albariño from
MUY ATLÁNTICO: Albariño from Rías Baixas Rías Baixas makes some of the world’s most elegant white wines. The wine region occupies a lush green corridor of northwest Spain on the cool, Atlantic coast, an area known as Galicia. Ample rainfall makes it tough to ripen reds, but it hardly matters when your resident white grape is Albariño. Local growers have mastered the art of growing their superstar varietal—a true people pleaser of a wine, Albariño delivers depth and complexity that appeals to the somm crowd, and is also aromatic and tasty, a personality we all crave in white wine.
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Condes de Albarei citrus and minerality (SRP $16)
Granbazan Etiqueta Verde Golden apple, white stone fruits and sea salt (SRP $19)
Santiago Ruiz O Rosal citrus, nectarine and wet-stone minerality (SRP $20)
Scientists are now convinced that Albariño originated in Rías Baixas. It makes sense: the wines are crisp, light, and fresh, tasting of sea spray and minerality typical of a maritime appellation or Denomination of Origin (DO), as it is known in Spain. With high natural acidity, stone fruit and citrus flavors, Albariño embodies a natural elegance born of misty, cool conditions. The wines pair beautifully with the renowned local seafood pulled from the cold waters of the Atlantic—further evidence of the wine’s true place.
Pazo das Bruxas lemon-lime, pineapple and green apple (SRP $19)
Leira Pondal white fruit, flowers and citrus (SRP $16)
Not only is Rías Baixas Albariño the go-to wine of Spaniards all summerlong, the region is one of the most popular summer coastal destinations too! It is similar to our Atlantic Coast with a profile like Cape Cod, Nantucket, The Hamptons, and Newport. Along with winery visits and seaside dining, visitors can enjoy a plethora of activities like surfing and sunset boat rides.
XION nectarine, apple and citrus (SRP $17)
Davide tropical fruit, stone fruit and minerality (SRP $35)
Fun fact:
The wineries boast more than 50% of female winemakers at the helm, a tradition that dates back to the days when the men of Galicia were at sea, leaving women in charge.
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