Fashionable, crisp, aromatically floral Albariño – the same grape as Portugal’s Alvarinho – is a true testament to Spain’s contribution to the world of white wine. Ahead of International Albariño Day (August 1), I’ve chosen four superior, typically bone dry, unoaked ones that come from its heartland in the turbulent, rainy Atlantic DO of Rías Baixas (RB) on the southwestern coast of Galicia in northwest Spain, where over 95 per cent of production is from the Albariño grape. Salud to RB’s internationally appealing Albariño, muy Atlántico! 2021 Palacio de Fefiñanes Albariño, RB (£19.99, Waitrose, waitrose.com)Treat yourself to a top-notch 2021 from one of RB’s best wineries. 2012 Pazo Señorans Selección de Añada Albariño, RB (£38, The Wine Society, thewinesociety.com)Albariño can age gracefully.

Source: The Times July 26, 2023 11:24 UTC