Albarino

Floral, Crisp and Complex

Albariño is a white grape variety that is primarily grown in the Rías Baixas region of Galicia, located in the north-western corner of Spain. It is also grown in Portugal, where it is known as Alvarinho, and has also found a home in wine regions as far afield as the United States. The history of Albariño dates back to the 12th century when monks from the Cistercian monastery in Burgundy brought the grape to Galicia. For centuries, Albariño was primarily used to make fortified wines. However, in the mid-20th century, a group of winemakers in the Rías Baixas region began to focus on producing dry white wines from the grape, which gained increasing popularity over time.