Albariño

Common synonyms: Alvariñho, Albarin Blanco, Cainho Branco, Albariña, Azal Blanco, Galego, Galeguinho

Parentage of the grape: Two theories: 1. Riesling 2. Petit Manseng, possibly just indigenous to Galicia
 
History of the grape: Legend has it that Cluny monks from Burgundy brought the parentage of the grape, either Riesling or Petit Manseng, to Galicia sometime in the 12th or 13th century and created the Albariño clone. Obviously, if the grape is proven to be indigenous to Spain, that blows that theory out of the water. Regardless, it became the mainstay grape of Rias Baixas in Galicia, and is also a popular white under its local names in Portugal. The grape is late to the party in the New World, and didn’t make the migration till the last part of the 20th century. 
 
There has been some controversy as to the authenticity of the grape in Australia. In 2009, DNA evidence proved that in most fields, what was thought to be Albariño is in fact a Read more »

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  • Vinho Verde

    This region in northern Portugal is known for its dry, refreshing, low alcohol and lightly spri...

  • Rioja

    The Rioja region of Spain produces one of the world’s finest, and most long lived wines: Rioja. R...

  • Rías Baixas

      This region lies along the Atlantic coastline in Galicia, in the northwest part of Spain. ...

  • Edna Valley

      The Edna Valley AVA is located within San Luis Obispo County in California’s Central Coast...

  • Galicia

    Located on the northwest corner of Spain, Galicia is just under Portugal, along the Atlantic Oc...

  • Lodi

    The Lodi wine region lies in the northern portion of California’s Central Valley, which include...

  • Blanco County

      Blanco County is a wine-producing area within Texas Hill Country. It’s become quite the to...

  • Spain

    Spain is one of the word’s largest wine-producing regions. It comprises most of the Iberian Pen...

  • California

    Viticulture in California began in the 1700s as Spanish missionaries worked their way north fro...

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  • Caves Vidigal

    Vidigal Wines is a dynamic family-owned winery specializing in competitive Reserves from several ...

  • Quinta de Ameal

    QUINTA DO AMEAL Quinta do Ameal has won various awards and received coverage in the leading trad...

  • Casa de Cello

    Casa de Cello is a family’s wine grower business for 4 generations. It was in the 80’s that one ...

  • Sogrape - Gazela

    Sogrape was founded in 1942 by Fernando van Zeller Guedes a driven and determined entrepreneur. ...

  • Aveleda - Soc. Agrícola e Comercial da Quinta da Aveleda, SA

    n the 1990’s Aveleda decided to pass through another challenge: to produce a red wine from anothe...

  • Gazela

    GAZELA is a soft, light and refreshing Vinho Verde that goes well with life. GAZELA is an uncompr...

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Albariño on Snooth

  • Mar de Frades Albariño Rías Baixas 2009

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    Wine review by clarioss


  • People’s Voice Wine Awards are Back!We had a fabulous inaugural ... Bokisch with their Albarino and Spanish varietals, Silvaspoons' Portuguese varietals, and Fields Family's excellent Syrah and Tempranillo all point towards great things to come. Seriously, the Fields Family Syrah is a total eye opener, try it if you can.Piedmont to ComeI'll be ... Read More

    From the article What's Coming Up


  • I am serving a Cream of Kalamata Olive soup with avocados, cream, a bit of butter, white vermouth, chicken broth and a bit of vinegar. What wine would you recommend with this soup? It is served warm. Also, it doesn't say what kind of vinegar to use and I'm thinking sherry. what do you think? Read More

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  • Albarino Estylo Puro 2011

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    Pale yellow colour with very slight green tinge. A complex yet subtle nose (floral - not really perfume but more sweet grass/wildflower/chamomile tea, honey, stonefruit, and just a hint of salty/sharp minerality. Really intense and complex on the palate, which was a nice surprise. No oak and complex fruit ranging from crisp apple to sweet stonef... Read More

    Wine review by 1277765JenniferT 1277765 JenniferT


  • Vionta Albariño Rías Baixas 2001

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    Excellent flavor balance with black paella! Read More

    Wine review by Pakeshi


  • This summer, discover an unexpected side of Napa Valley. This world famous wine ... Roussanne, Gruner Veltliner, Albarino and dozens more. When making rosé wines, Napa Valley winemakers have an entire spice chest of varieties to play with as rosé can be made with any red variety. Although the style for Napa Valley rosé is diverse, it’s most com... Read More

    From the article Unexpected Napa Valley


  • You could argue that Oregon Pinot Noir is not the ideal wine for Peking duck ... Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Albarino, Gewürzrtraminer, or Syrah? Yes, Oregon is not the one trick pony it is sometimes portrayed as in the media, and even on wine shop shelves. That combination of soil and climate that makes it such a special place for Pinot Noir ... Read More

    From the article 8 Takes on an Oregon Evening


  • Longoria Albarino Clover Creek Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley 2010

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    ntensely aromatic, with cottony, slightly vegetal green-tinged peach and melon fruit. Fairly ripe, but retains vibrant acids while delivering fairly rich yellow plum, melon and vaguely peachy fruit. There's a nice mineral note here that pops on the finish, along with lovely citrus and oyster shell notes. Intense and with lovely purity and precis... Read More

    Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Longoria Albarino Clover Creek Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley 2010

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    Grassy, apricot, canned peach, nutty on the body Read More

    Wine review by alanb1108


  • La Cana Albarino 2011

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    Bright but pith. Clean tasting but has roundness. Would buy again. Read More

    Wine review by halamak


  • I love the albaino grape-based wines. In particular, Marques de Vizhoja. The problem is I could never purchase it in Connecticut, and now it is no longer available in New York.

    Comment by 1007643Jeff1052 1007643 Jeff1052


  • Galicia - Northwest of Spain is the net for the famous Albariño is one of the oldest wines in the world in it configuration. Alba (Latin) means "white" and riño the river "Rhine". The Roman Empire brought this wine to Galicia, as the Spanish Peninsula was part of the Roman Empire till 500 a.c.. That means around 2000 years of wine tradition! It...

    Comment by 455289gerardo009 455289 gerardo009


  • I love albariño!

    Comment by 349540jssm1977 349540 jssm1977


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