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White Wines
Albariño
Thick-skinned and saline, grown in the rainy Atlantic north-west of Spain and made for seafood.
In detail
- Origin
- Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain.
- Major regions
- Rías Baixas · Vinho Verde (as Alvarinho) · Uruguay · Central Coast California
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Flavour profile
- Lemon, nectarine, grapefruit pith, sea spray and white blossom.
- Body
- Light to medium
- Acidity
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
Recommended Glass
White Wine Glass
A smaller, more upright bowl than a red glass, keeping the wine cool and the aromatics tight.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
8–10°C (46–50°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Grilled octopus
- Clams
- Ceviche
- Shrimp tapas
- Fresh cheese
Notable examples & brands
- Pazo Señorans
- Do Ferreiro Cepas Vellas
- Soalheiro Alvarinho