
Albariño
Learn about Albariño — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
Albariño has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last couple of decades. This grape claims dual citizenship of both Spain (in the Rías Baixas region) and Portugal, where it is widely planted in the northwest and is known as Alvarinho. In recent years, plantings have increased throughout California.
Tasting Notes for Albariño
Albariño is a dry, white wine with a complex aroma profile often including orange blosson, freshly cut grass, jasmine or geranium. Bursting with rich, ripe flavor, Albariño can show flavors of lime, pear, melon and white peach. The best examples boast zingy acidity and while typically fermented in stainless steel to preserve this purity, oak-aged examples can provide a weighty yet refreshing alternative to Chardonnay.
Perfect Food Pairings for Albariño
Albariño loves seafood, and can be paired with a variety of marine delicacies. Its distinctive waxy texture and lemony acidity make it perfect with fresh sardines, oysters, octopus or squid.
Sommelier Secrets for Albariño
Albariño is considered an aromatic variety, and actually shares characteristics with Viognier, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Muscat. If you enjoy these elegantly perfumed whites, chances are you’ll love Albariño.
- Chardonnay1664
- Sauvignon Blanc710
- Riesling302
- Pinot Gris/Grigio275
- Other White Blends246
- Chenin Blanc110
- Other White Wine95
- Gruner Veltliner82
- Rhône White Blends81
- Albarino78
- Muscat64
- Viognier61
- Bordeaux White Blends48
- Vermentino45
- Pinot Blanc36
- Gewurztraminer34
- Melon de Bourgogne27
- Arneis21
- Godello21
- Verdejo20
- Cortese17
- Torrontes17
- Garganega14
- Grenache Blanc13
- Aligote11
- Assyrtiko11
- Picpoul11
- Semillon11
- Falanghina8
- Grillo8
- Fiano8
- Greco7
- Roussanne7
- Verdicchio7
- Muller Thurgau6
- Trebbiano6
- Friulano5
- Furmint5
- Vernaccia5
- Jacquere5
- Malvasia4
- Silvaner4
- Viura4
- Marsanne3
- Verdelho3
- Arinto3
- Moschofilero3
- Ribolla Gialla3
- Pedro Ximénez2
- Savagnin2
- Loureiro2
- Grechetto1
- Carricante1
- Rkatsiteli1
- Xarel-lo1
-
Pazo de Barrantes Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
- JS
- RP
- W&S
- WS
- D
-
Torres Pazo das Bruxas Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
-
Do Ferreiro Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
- RP
-
Lagar de Cervera Albarino Rias Baixas 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
- JS
- WE
- D
-
Doelas Rias Baixas Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
-
Paco & Lola Celebration Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
-
Bodega Garzon Uruguay Single Vineyard Albarino 2018Albarino from Uruguay
- JS
- WS
-
Morgadio Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
-
Morgan Albarino 2018Albarino from Monterey, Central Coast, California
- WW
-
Verdad Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard Albarino 2018Albarino from Edna Valley, Central Coast, California
- WW
- W&S
-
Licia Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
-
Bodegas Montecillo Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
-
Ferdinand Albarino 2018Albarino from Lodi, California
-
Aveleda Alvarinho 2018Albarino from Portugal
- W&S
- WE
-
Granbazan Etiqueta Ambar Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
-
Senda Verde Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
-
Scheid Vineyards Albarino 2018Albarino from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California
-
Condes de Albarei Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
-
Granbazan Etiqueta Verde Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
- TP
-
Neboa Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
-
Burgans Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
-
Klinker Brick Albarino 2018Albarino from Lodi, California
-
Marques de Caceres Deusa Nai Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
- JS
-
Hill Family Estate Albarino 2018Albarino from Carneros, California
- WW
-
Columna Albarino 2018Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
- WW