Wines made from Albarino grapes of Castille-et-Léon
Discover the best wines made with Albarino as a single variety or as a blend of Castille-et-Léon.
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 region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
What are the typical flavors of the Albarino grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Albarino
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Albarino
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Albarino
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Albarino