Varietals

Let’s talk about Albariño, also known as Alvarinho when you cross into Portugal. Pronounced “Alba‑reen‑yo,” this is one of the most refreshing whites grown along the Iberian Peninsula. Expect rich stone fruit flavors, a saline edge, and bright, zippy acidity that makes it perfect for warm weather and seafood. Origins and Parentage Albariño’s story begins in northeastern Portugal and across the border in Galicia in northwestern Spain. Both regions claim it, and honestly, the g

Albariño is one of my favorite whites, especially during the summertime. It's the perfect porch sipper or even food-friendly wine out there! I love pairing this wine with fish-based foods. Whitefish, fish salad, fish tacos, and sushi are excellent pairings with the stone fruit notes, citrus, high acid, and saline notes. Albariño is usually grown in the area of Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain, along the Iberian Peninsula. A lot of influence from the Atlantic Ocean which is where

Godello(Go-day-oh) is native to Spain and Portugal and usually doesn't leave these countries. It is thought that this grape originated in...

Carricante("Kair-eh-kan-tay") Origins and Parentage Local tradition refers to Viagrande in the province of Catania, on the Italian island...

Garnacha Garnacha, when it comes from Spain, a.k.a. Grenache in countries like France, Australia, & America, a.k.a. Cannonau off the...

Jacquère Jacquère mainly stays throughout the Savoie region, in the country of France and is usually grown in the subzone known as...

Grüner Veltliner("grew-ner felt-lee-ner") Grüner Veltliner, also can be written as Grüner Weißgipfler is a white wine produced mainly in...

Grenache Blanc("gruh-nash BLAHN") Grenache Blanc or also know as Garnacha Blanca in Spain is the light skinned mutation of the red...

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