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Vin blancGalicia, Spain

Albariño

Aussi connu sous le nom de: Alvarinho (Portugal)

The signature grape of Spain's green northwest coast, Albariño produces aromatic, refreshing wines with notes of stone fruit, citrus, and a distinctive saline quality from its maritime origins.

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Albariño's thick skins helped it survive the phylloxera epidemic that devastated European vineyards in the 1800s.

👃 Notes de dégustation

Saveurs principales

PeachApricotLemon

Saveurs secondaires

SalineAlmondHerbs

Arômes

White flowersOrange blossomWet stone

🌍 Régions viticoles célèbres

Rías Baixas

Spain
Benchmark quality

Atlantic-influenced region with the finest examples

Vinho Verde

Portugal
Fresh simplicity

Lighter, more effervescent style as Alvarinho

California

USA
Sunny character

Rich, fruit-forward New World interpretation

Uruguay

Uruguay
Emerging excellence

Atlantic influence creates similar expression

🍽️ Accords mets parfaits

Galician octopus
Oysters
Seafood paella
Grilled fish
Tapas

🌡️ Guide de service

Température

7-10°C (45-50°F)

Type de verre

Standard white wine glass

Potentiel de vieillissement

1-5 years

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