Albarino (pronounced "al-bah-ree-nyo") is made in the Rias Baixas region of northwest Spain where cooling sea breezes enable winemakers to produce zingy fresh white wines. Unlike most other wines from Spain, Albarino is the name of the grape variety (not the region) which I believe has hugely helped this wine's popularity in the UK. You can also find the same grape from Portugal in the name Alvarinho.
On reading the back label, this wine is made by Martin Codax who is one of Albarino's most famous winemakers (you can find his wine being sold at Majestic for £12.99) so already I'm expecting a good quality product. My top tip would be not to serve it too cold, as if drunk straight from the fridge all you get is zingy citrus fruit and not much else. However once the wine warms up a touch you get lots of ripe peach, orange blossom and lovely mineral notes. Style-wise, if you like Sauvignon Blanc you should love this. For £7.49 this is a great value white and it was perfect with the fish pie that we had this evening.
Happy Swigging!
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