(Samples provided by Gregory and Vine but opinions are my own.)
Albarino is a Spanish dry white wine for white wine lovers any time!
Although we typically like to categorize wines for different seasons, I believe in pairing this gorgeous white with all four seasons and just about any culinary creation I can create!
Where:
Wines from the region in Spain called Rías Baixas makes some of the world’s most elegant white wines. This region is a lush green corridor of northwest Spain on the cool Atlantic coast known as Galicia and this native grape varietal, Albariño, creates wines that are delicious and food-friendly.
Style:
The region has an Atlantic influence featuring mild overall temperatures and an abundance of precipitation. The poor, sandy soils that are ideal for cultivating the Albariño grape variety. A combination of bright fruit and natural acidity makes them a preferred white wine choice for wine professionals as well as novice and seasoned wine lovers.
Food friendly wine:
So many of my favorite foods pair with the clear golden yellow/green hue, crisp, bright fruit such as lemon and lime, hints of apple and stone fruit with a lively finish from the natural acidity. Albarino always makes an appearance to pair with my cheese and charcuterie boards, just about any shrimp dish layered with herbs and lemon, all my salmon and chicken dishes and great big salads with lots of ingredients including fresh fruit, cheese, and tangy vinaigrettes.
Condes De Albarei Albarino 2020 100% Albarino
DO: Rias Baixas
This wine has a clean and elegant aroma. You will detect floral aromas and hints of white fruits such as ripe white peaches and pears. It is mouthwatering, aromatic and refreshing with a long finish.
Albarino Nessa 100% Albarino
DO: Rias Biaxas
Aromatic phase:
Lots of refreshing acidity will fill your palate along with crisp apple and citrus as well as tropical fruit notes of bananas, pineapple, passion fruit, honeydew melon. Your senses will be filled with aromas of floral notes such as jasmine and orange blossom as well.
DO: Rias Baixas
Experience this clean fresh wine with ripe and aromatic hints of stone fruit such as peaches, honeydew and honey balanced with crisp acidity and a long pleasant finish.
Enjoy a classic wine and food pairing with this delicious and easy to make shrimp dish which would be great as an appetizer (tapas) or main course. Recipe provided by Tapasgiving.
- Spanish Garlic Shrimp with Grapes
- 15 raw Jumbo Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 5 Cloves Garlic
- 10 Seedless Green Grapes
- ½ C. Albariño from Rías Baixas White Wine
- 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper
- ¼ C. Minced Parsley
- Cut Lemons to Serve
- Thinly slice the garlic. Cut the grapes in half lengthwise. Pat dry the shrimp with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Wait 2 minutes, then add the garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes (avoid burning), then add the grapes. Gently stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the white wine. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until wine has reduced by half.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer. Flip after 1 minute to cook through on both sides.
- After a total cooking time of 2 minutes with the shrimp, remove the pan from the heat. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with parsley and fresh lemon. Serve with a crusty baguette.
