Albarino Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics
A
high acid
Citrus fruit: lemon, grapefruit
Stone fruit: peach, apricot
2
Q
Climate
A
Moderate
3
Q
Winemaking options
A
dry medium bodied oaked or unoaked single varietal sometimes a small amount of lees is used to add body and complexity for early drinking
4
Q
Important region
A
Rias Baixas in northwest Spain
climate is cooler, wetter and cloudier than the rest of Spain
climate is well-suited to producing refreshing white wines
5
Q
Good to know
A
Albarino has recently increased in popularity and producers outside of Spain are planting Albarino in suitable sites around the world.
