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Synonyms
Albarino (Alvarinho) is a white grape variety, with its roots in Galicia, Spain.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to peach, citrus, melon, apricot, grassy and green notes.
It is planted most seriously in Rias Baixas, Vinho Verde and California.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for maritime.
On other labels it goes by Alvarinho and Cainho Branco.
At the table it suits percebes (goose barnacles), paella with lobster and chorizo and green-lipped mussels grilled with parsley butter.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Percebes (Goose Barnacles)
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Paella with Lobster and Chorizo
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Green-lipped Mussels Grilled with Parsley Butter
Also labelled.
Alvarinho, Cainho Branco.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodega Garzon Reserva Albarino, Maldonado, Uruguay
- Bodegas del Palacio de Fefinanes 'Albarino de Fefinanes', Rias Baixas, Spain
- Bodegas Forjas del Salnes Leirana Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
- Bodegas Forjas del Salnes Leirana Genoveva Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
- Bodegas Gerardo Mendez Albarino Do Ferreiro 'Cepas Vellas', Rias Baixas, Spain
- Bodegas Terras Gauda O Rosal, Rias Baixas, Spain
- Bodegas y Vinedos Attis 'Attis Mar' Albarino, Galicia, Spain
- Bodegas y Vinedos Attis 'Lias Finas' Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
Albarino (Alvarinho): common questions
01.What does Albarino (Alvarinho) taste like?+
Albarino (Alvarinho) tastes of peach, citrus, melon, apricot, grassy and green notes. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Albarino (Alvarinho) from?+
Albarino (Alvarinho) originates in Galicia, Spain.
03.Where is Albarino (Alvarinho) grown?+
The key regions for Albarino (Alvarinho) are Rias Baixas, Vinho Verde and California.
04.What food pairs with Albarino (Alvarinho)?+
Pour it with percebes (goose barnacles), paella with lobster and chorizo and green-lipped mussels grilled with parsley butter.
05.What else is Albarino (Alvarinho) called?+
Albarino (Alvarinho) is also labelled Alvarinho and Cainho Branco.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.