Albariño (Galician pronunciation: [alβaˈɾiɲʊ]) or Alvarinho (Portuguese pronunciation: [alvɐˈɾiɲu]) is a variety of white wine grape grown in Galicia (northwest Spain) and in Northwest Portugal (Monção and Melgaço, Alto Minho) where it is also used to make varietal white wines. [1] . Albariño is the name for the grape in Galician.

Aug 1, 2017 · Albariño wine (“alba-reen-yo”) is a refreshing coastal white from the Iberian Peninsula, loved for its rich stone fruit flavors, hint of salinity, and zippy acidity. A friend to all things from the sea, Albariño pairs exceptionally well with white fish, light meats, and fresh leafy herbs. Try it with fish tacos.

Albariño (or Alvarinho) is a thick-skinned green grape varietal originating in Galicia on the Northern Atlantic coast of Spain. Best known for being the primary variety in the Rias Baixas wines, Albariño is also made as a sparkling Vinho Verde wine in Portugal.

Mar 17, 2025 · Native to the Iberian Peninsula, this zesty and crisp wine pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, yet remains light-on-its feet enough to enjoy without a full meal on deck.

Native to Galicia in Northwest Spain, Albariño is most prominently used in the Rías Baixas Denominación de Origen (DO) in Spain, which was established in the mid-1980s. It yields …

Aug 30, 2023 · Albariño is a green grape that makes crisp, refreshing white whites in Spain and Portugal that are perfect for hot weather or with anything from the ocean.

Albariño wine (“alba-reen-yo”) is a high-quality, light-bodied white that grows mostly in Spain and Portugal. It’s loved for its high acidity, refreshing citrus flavors, dry taste, and subtle saltiness. For seafood lovers, Albariño is a fantastic choice for pairing with exquisite dishes like ceviche, fish tacos, seafood pasta, and shrimp.

Albariño is a white wine grape from Galicia and Northern Portugal. It’s the most-cultivated white grape in Galicia, and usually associated with the Rías Baixas. It’s also planted in Ribeiro, Monterrei, Valdeorras, and Ribeira Sacra as a complementary variety. In Portugal, it’s one of the primary grapes of Vinho Verde, where it’s spelled a lvarinho.

Jun 10, 2020 · What style of white wine is albariño? This vibrant Spanish/Portuguese grape variety is characterised by a uniquely palate-tingling, light-bodied freshness. Imagine an invigorating sea breeze blowing through an orchard on a scorching summer day: fresh, fruity and aromatic, with a bracing hint of salinity.

Feb 25, 2025 · Practically synonymous with the verdant pagoda-trained vineyards of coastal northwest Spain's Rías Baixas wine region, Albariño (Alvarinho) is a fresh, aromatic, hardy grape variety that has the potential to travel well, although this is only just being realised worldwide.