Albariño
A pale green grape that thrives in mineral soils and warm climates, Albariño requires vine training with large canopies because it produces massive budding. A high-yielding grape with tightly packed clusters, ripening can be a challenge for growers, who may opt for thinning to maintain vineyard and grape balance.
Traditionally, Albariño vines were found growing around the trunks of trees, and some native growers will still engage in this practice, although most have since converted to a more modern style of growing and winemaking.
Albariño has floral notes on the nose and palate, along with notes of apricot and peach. Wines are bright and refreshing and particularly low in alcohol, often clocking in at around 12.5% alcohol by volume.
Spain
Native to Galicia in Northwest Spain, Albariño is most prominently used in the Rías Baixas Denominación de Origen (DO) in Spain, which was established in the mid-1980s. It yields crisp, refreshing wines with bright citrus and green-fruit tones as well as prominent saline accents.
Global Production
Albariño is also grown in parts of Portugal, especially in the Vinho Verde region, where it is known as Alvarinho. The grape is also now grown in several regions of California, including Clarksburg, Napa, Los Carneros, the Santa Ynez Valley and the Edna Valley. In Oregon, winemakers in the Umpqua Valley have started to cultivate this variety, as have growers in Washington State and across the U.S.
Synonyms: Albarina, Alvarin Blanco, Alvarinha, Alvarinho, Azal Blanco, Galego, Galeguinho
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Allan Hancock 2021 Albariño (Santa Barbara County)
Central CoastCrisp pear and lime juice aromas make for a tight, pithy nose ...Best BuySee Full Review$15 -
Chesebro 2021 Cedar Lane Albariño (Arroyo Seco)
Central CoastCrisp and vibrant aromas of lime blossom, tart apple and a hint ...See Full Review$24 -
Granbazán 2021 Etiqueta Ámbar Albariño (Rías Baixas)
GaliciaAromas of green apple and yuzu waft from the glass. This wine ...See Full Review$25 -
Granbazán 2021 Etiqueta Verde Albariño (Rías Baixas)
GaliciaAromas of passion fruit and grapefruit set the stage for flavors of ...See Full Review$20 -
Fillaboa 2019 Selección Finca Monte Alto Albariño (Rías Baixas)
GaliciaMedium straw to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of lemon, ...See Full Review$26 -
Crū 2021 Paragon Vineyard Albariño (Edna Valley)
Central CoastThis bottling shows a lot of maritime and grassy influences, almost like ...See Full Review$20 -
Fillaboa 2021 Estate Grown Albariño (Rías Baixas)
GaliciaA bouquet of nectarine, apricot and violet lays the groundwork for flavors of ...See Full Review$20 -
Rectoral do Umia 2021 Pedra da Auga Albariño (Rías Baixas)
GaliciaThis wine offers aromas of lemon curd and peach. It is soft ...See Full Review$18 -
Terras Gauda 2021 AbadÍa De San Campio Albariño (Rías Baixas)
GaliciaAromas of apricot, yuzu and Turkish delight prep the palate for flavors ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Alta Cellars 2021 Native River Vineyard Albariño (Columbia Valley (WA))
Columbia ValleyThis balanced, stainless steel-fermented and aged Albariño is worth every effort to ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$30 -
Adegas Gran Vinum 2021 Nessa Albariño (Rías Baixas)
GaliciaA nose of pineapple and grapefruit sets the stage for flavors of ...See Full Review$18 -
Abellio 2021 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
GaliciaThis medium-yellow colored wine has a nose of green pear and lemon, ...See Full Review$18 -
Valdemonxes 2021 Clásico Albariño (Rías Baixas)
GaliciaThis wine has aromas of white peach and passion fruit. It is ...Best BuySee Full Review$15 -
Berryessa Gap 2021 Albariño (Yolo County)
Central ValleyThis well-balanced white wine offers aromas and flavors of white peach, peach ...See Full Review$20 -
Dunites 2021 Albariño
California OtherThis is another excellent Albarino from this recently approved appellation. Lovely layers ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$29 -
Cadre 2021 Sea Queen Albariño (Edna Valley)
Central CoastClean aromas of crisp pear are coated in a wet-stone veil on ...See Full Review$28 -
Folktale 2021 Albariño (Arroyo Seco)
Central CoastFresh and lively on the nose, this bottling pops with lime flesh ...See Full Review$36 -
Croma Vera 2021 Albariño (Edna Valley)
Central CoastSubtle aromas of peach and citrus peel and clean and delicate on ...See Full Review$30 -
Wiens Cellars 2021 Albariño (Temecula Valley)
South CoastLime peel, green melon, grass and honeysuckle bud aromas show on the ...See Full Review$28 -
Morgan 2021 Albariño (Arroyo Seco)
Central CoastVery clean and even crystalline aromas of tightly wound peach and pineapple ...See Full Review$24
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