Albarino is a white Spanish grape from Rias Baixas, Galicia, North Spain AKA Green Spain, for its overcast weather and green plains. Albarino is mid-weight, has great freshenss like Sauv Blanc but with more body like Chardonnay. It has come seemingly from nowhere in recent years and is now hugely popular.
'Pulpo' is a new wine in the WS cellar. Casa Monte Pio, is a well worn favourite, and Marea Baixa and Profundo Atlantic Albarino give a great introduction to the style, very fresh and saline with great energy. Raxeira is simply one of the region's best wines from an Albarino specialist. Quinta do Gradil Alvarinho is from Portugal and shows a slightly different take on the variety. Fall in love with Albarino!
