Albariño
I love Albariño (a.k.a. alvarinho in Portugal’s northern region of Vinho Verde), because of the lemony lightness of its being. The Gallician answer to “What wine goes with shellfish and lighter apps?” A thick-skinned grape with peach aromas and flavors of stone fruit and citrus, it can be high in alcohol and acidity. Still attractively priced despite its increasing popularity in the states, look to Martin Codax, Pazo de Senorans for the finest from year to year. Añada is an aged Albariño of great merit, truly worth the extra money. Rias Baixas is the region of Spain from which Albariño is grown. My notes follow.
Albariño 2005 Quinta de Couselo Rias Baixas Exceptional wine
Albariño 2007 Burgans Rias Baixas More character than most
Albariño 2005 Finca de Arantei Rias Baixas Nice spicy number
Albariño 2005 Havens Napa Unique kinda wine
Albariño 2006 Laxas Rias Baixas Crisp, apple like acidity, long finish
Albariño 2005 Abadia de San Campio Rias Baixas Alluring, special wine
Albariño 2007 Pazo de Senorans Rias Baixas Zesty, alive, wild
Albariño 2003 Pazo de Senorans Rias Baixas Anada 30 months in tanks !!!
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