This is a wine that comes from the Rias Baixas region of Galicia Spain along it north east coast. It is robust yet delicate with notes of pear, peach. apple and a hint of tropical fruit with lite floral notes, Its refreshingly tangy citrus mingles with tropical fruit. Albarino has a lively silky texture with touches of sea salt giving it a slightly minerally balance. It ends with a lengthy, lemony salty taste that more than satisfies. The complexity of this wine shows off the wine makers skill. This wine is more than a porch sipper and will leave you wanting more. For a premium wine it is an excellent value at 21 – 23 dollars a bottle.

I bumped into this wine during my stay in Puglia in the heel of Italy’s boot. It is complex while letting you taste the fruit, while its savory spicy flovors will win you heart over in a flash, especially in mid-palate where its dark fruits dance on your taste buds until it ends with a surprising white peppery finish sure to delight. It might be a little hard to find but well worth the effort. When you do, its price will come in around 22 – 25 dollars and well worth it.