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Albarino – Spain’s most popular white wine grape.

Sort of like saying that it’s “Spain’s Chardonnay”. The Albarino grape however is much different than the Chardonnay grape.

The Albarino grape is primarily grown in the Rias Baixes (Lower Inlets) section of the Galicia region of Northwestern Spain. When looking for a bottle of Albarino at your wine shop, look for the wine label to say Rias Baixes.

Weather conditions in the Rias Baixes are generally cool, windy and rainy. Vines must be trained high and open to allow winds to dry them out and avoid the ongoing threat of rot, mildew and other fungal diseases. Because of the weather conditions here, the Albariño grape develops thick skins that contributing to their intense aromas. This Spanish white grape is very aromatic and has a lot of intense apple and peach on the taste.

 This type of wine goes great with seafood and Asian style food.

One big final note on Albarino, they do not age well. Your best bet is to drink this while it’s still young. You should stay away from old vintages.

Give it a try if you’ve never had one!