Stone fruit, green apple, green melon, papaya, kiwi, citrus, apricot and honeysuckle.                        

This bracing, refreshing wine is a classic Albariño from Rias Baixas in northwest Spain. It effuses delightful aromatics of ripe green apple, pear, orange skin, tropical fruits and white flowers. It has fresh, zippy acidity with flavors of lime, lemon and grapefruit braced by a chalky mineral quality. The wine is dry on the finish with a touch of herbs and sea salt.

Adegas Gran Vinum  is a family winery owned by Enrique Pineiro. In 1998 the Val do Salnes subregion was added to D.O. Rias Baixas spurring a renewed focus on quality wines. Adegas Gran Vinum reacted by adding new vineyard plots on steep, sandy, south-facing slopes near the ocean, which minimized temperature swings and extended maturation times giving more spice, saline and fruity varietal character to their Albariño wines. Soils in the vineyards are enriched in the traditional manner by digging in shells of local mollusks. Throughout Spain, Galicia is known as the region of a thousand rivers, and most of those rivers flow into fjord-like inlets that feed into the sea through the many rias, or bays. The area is a popular tourist destination with superb cuisine, historical sites and spectacular beaches.

Albariño wines are perfect with seafood or salads. The wonderful citrus and tropical notes in the wine will pair delightfully with our suggestion of Seared Sea Scallop Salad with Meyer Lemon, Fennel and Mint. Alternatively, try the wine with a Caesar salad— you won’t be disappointed!

Albariño is Spain’s answer to Chablis.