Tastes likelime, nectarine, grapefruit, sea salt, white flowers
Alcohol12-13%
Serve at45-50°F (7-10°C)
GlassWhite wine glass
Decant?No
What to payFrom $14
Albariño grows on Spain’s rainy Atlantic coast in Rías Baixas, where the local diet is seafood. It’s crisp, aromatic and has a distinctive saline edge.
Best food with Albariño
SeafoodShrimp
Albariño · Sauvignon Blanc · Rosé
SeafoodWhite fish (cod, halibut, sole)
Sauvignon Blanc · Albariño · Chardonnay
SeafoodCrab & crab cakes
Chardonnay · Albariño · Champagne
VegetarianSalad
Sauvignon Blanc · Grüner Veltliner · Rosé
How it tastes
Lime, grapefruit and nectarine with white flowers and a salty, mineral finish.
Food it loves
Oysters, clams, grilled octopus, shrimp, white fish and ceviche. It’s one of the best wines for shellfish.
Buying tips
Most Rías Baixas Albariño is reliable at $15-$25. Portugal’s Alvarinho (from Vinho Verde’s Monção e Melgaço) is a great alternative.
Where it’s grown
Rías Baixas (Spain) Vinho Verde (Portugal) California
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