Albariño

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(aka. Alvariño, Alvarinho)

The name Albarino may not register with many wine enthusiasts in North America, but in its native Spain this vine is recognized as perhaps that countries best white grape varietal. In Spain, Albarino read more...is grown almost exclusively in the cool environs of Galicia. Where its best expression comes in the form of the wines of the Rias Baixas D.O. Here Albarino is planted in granite and chalk soils in vineyards only a stones throw away from the Atlantic Ocean. The climate here is cool and wet. To minimize the risk of rot, vines were traditionally trained on pergolas to ensure good air circulation. When the grape has been properly nurtured, the resulting wines are powerfully aromatic, with strong mineral like character and bracing acidity. Not surprisingly, given these attributes, many pundits have proposed a genetic relationship between Albarino and Riesling. The grape is also widely grown in northern Portugal’s Minhos region where it is known as Alvarinho. In Minhos, Alvarinho is blended with a number of other indigenous varietals to produce that region’s heavily exported wine known as Vinho Verde. The varietal has only recently been planted in North America, but is rapidly gaining acreage in such far flung corners as Southern Oregon, Virginia, California’s Santa Barbara County and the Los Carneros AVA. Given North American wine consumers are becoming more willing to experiment with new grape varietals one should expect acreage of Albarino to continue to increase in the years to come.

…you’re a clever fellow who’s managed to stay hidden from the public eye for far too long. Your low key attitude and green attire has allowed you to discretely blend in with the lush surroundings of your coastal Iberian home. Alas you were finally spotted, perched high on a pergola above rows of crops on the family farm. Your recent arrival in North America has done little to sway your disposition. You remain the unassuming farmer -- a perfect match for Oregon. For the most part, the American public remains unaware of your presence as you do your thing well camouflaged amidst the Pacific Northwest mist.    (hide)

h2w4 wrote in the forum topic: What's your favorite grape(s)

November 2009

h2w4

damn, I thought I had my list pegged, but as I read down all of the posts I ... and Sangiovese. For whites; Albarino, lightly oaked or un-oaked Chard, Reisling, Viogniers. Of course this list can and does change...

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remybhatia reviewed Bodegas Fillaboa Albarino Rias Baixas 2008:

October 2009

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Bodegas Fillaboa Albarino Rias Baixas 2008

Starting at $17^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Richard Learmonth wrote in the forum topic: Kia ora

October 2009

Richard Learmonth

Hi guys. I've been in Sydney for almost three years now. Have never really ... much before; namely Albarino, Temperanillo, Cava, Alsacian Gewurtz and reisling. Right now I'm going mad for white burgundy and zinfandel...

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QuintaDoTurbo reviewed Fillaboa Rias Baixas Albarino 2006:

October 2009

QuintaDoTurbo

Fillaboa Rias Baixas Albarino 2006

Starting at $17^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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palatinewinecellar reviewed La Val Albarino 2007:

October 2009

palatinewinecellar

La Val Albarino 2007

Starting at $22^.00 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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umpquawineau wrote in the forum topic: Umpqua Valley AVA

October 2009

umpquawineau

Hello from Oregon. Thought that Oregon is just Pinot Noir? Not so. Umpqua ... can grow everything from A (Albarino) to Z (Zinfandel). Come enjoy our Syrah, Cab, Riesling, and more. Anyone had the Hillcrest 2005 Syrah...

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TUDOR reviewed Tangent Albarino Central Coast 2007:

October 2009

TUDOR

Tangent Albarino Central Coast 2007

Starting at $18^.95 Snoothrank: 2/5

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TUDOR reviewed Tangent Albarino:

October 2009

TUDOR

Tangent Albarino

Starting at $16^.99 Snoothrank: 2/5

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TUDOR reviewed Tangent Albarino Jack Ranch Vineyard 2007:

October 2009

TUDOR

Tangent Albarino Jack Ranch Vineyard 2007

Starting at $12^.19 Snoothrank: 2/5

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TUDOR reviewed Tangent Winery Ecclestone 2005:

October 2009

TUDOR

Tangent Winery Ecclestone 2005

Starting at $18^.79 Snoothrank: 1.5/5

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