The signature variety of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Characterized by sea-influenced salinity and minerality with rich fruit. Produces wines that are fresh yet complex, exceptionally paired with seafood.
Cultivated for centuries in Galicia. Once suggested to be related to Riesling, but genetic studies confirmed it as a distinct variety. Known as 'Alvarinho' in Portugal.
Young Albariño shows fresh citrus and stony minerality. With age, adds honey and nut nuances. Legendary pairing with Galician octopus. Also pairs well with Japanese seafood.
Home to the 'Niigata Wine Coast,' where small wineries line the sand dunes facing the Sea of Japan. The sandy soils swept by sea breezes drain exceptionally well, and this is where Albariño from Spain's Rías Baixas has found its most successful home in Japan. The Joetsu area also preserves the origins of Japanese wine grape breeding.
A coastal region in northwestern Spain's Galicia. White wines from Albariño feature fresh acidity and salinity influenced by the sea. In this lush area called 'Green Spain,' the wines pair exceptionally with seafood.