Albariño
Origin: Galicia / Rías Baixas, Spain
Galicia's briny, citrus-driven coastal white — an emerging variety finding a home in cool West Coast sites.
The Grape
Albariño is the coastal white of Spain's Galicia, prized for its bracing acidity and saline minerality. It is an emerging variety on the West Coast, planted experimentally in cooler, maritime-influenced sites where its acidity and sea-spray character find a parallel. Early results in Oregon and coastal California are promising.
Flavor & Aroma
Lemon, lime, white peach, saline minerality, and a distinctive briny, citrus-zest character.
West Coast Regions
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Culinary Notes
Pair with oysters, clams, ceviche, and briny seafood — Albariño's salinity and acidity are a natural match for shellfish.
Pairings
Albariño's briny salinity and citrus-zest acidity are a direct echo of the oyster's liquor, cleansing the palate between each shell — the classic Galician pairing translated to Pacific oysters.