In case the name doesn't give it away, Albariño is a Spanish-Portuguese grape, particularly popular in the Galicia region of Northern Spain and the Vinho Verde region of Portugal, where it is called Alvarinho and used to produce light and refreshing Vinho Verde wines. Indeed, there's nothing quite like a glass of a chilled Albariño to cool you down in the summer or help you imagine your favourite tropical getaway in the winter. It often has light fruity aromas, with a scent of peach or apricot, much like a French Viognier or a German Gewurztraminer. When vinified in Vinho Verde, it is often made slightly sparkling, making it particularly crisp and refreshing.

Albariño (or Alvarinho) is great when drunk on its own, either near the fireplace or out on the patio, but it can also be successfully paired with light food, such as shellfish, salads, and other seafood dishes. So keep the front door closed, forget the winter blues, and let a glass of Albariño to refresh you today!
Names: Albariño, Alvarinho, Cainho Branco
Flavour Profile: Light, Fruity, Crisp and Refreshing, with aromas of peach, apricot and citrus.
Best-Known Regions: Spain (Galicia), Portugal (Vinho Verde).
Price Range: $10-$20
Food Pairings: Light dishes, shellfish, seafood, salads.
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