Wines made from Albarino grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Albarino as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
More informations about the variety Albarino
It is a Spanish variety, in Galicia to be precise, with its cradle in the Rias Baixas area, around Pontevedra and up to Orense. It would be a close relative of the Loureiro. Widely cultivated in Portugal, ... in France, it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
More informations about the wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Albarino grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Albarino
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Albarino
- FloralPresent in 2% of Albarino
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Albarino
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Albarino