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The White Wines of Rias Baixas

Posted on Apr 19, 2021

The #WorldWineTravel group is continuing its virtual tour of Spain and this month features the region of Rias Baixas. We took a closer look at our favourite variety of white wine grape grown there: Albariño. To read the other articles related to this month’s topic, please refer to the links at the end of this article.

Eight years ago, we got our first real introduction to Albariño. We boarded a cruise ship in London and one of our stops was in Northern Spain. Wandering the streets of the small towns we would stop in cafes and have a glass of Albariño, the local favourite. Always served with a tapa, we were instantly won over by the wine’s combination of rich texture coupled with bracing acidity. We have been enjoying the wines ever since.

2014 Laxas Albariño (Rías Baixas)

Posted on Jul 28, 2017

2014 Laxas Albariño (Rías Baixas)

We discovered Albariño on a trip to Spain a few years ago. Our only regret is not discovering this varietal sooner! It is the main grape used to make white wine in Northern Spain’s Rias Baixas region. It’s typically a refreshing white that is the perfect accompaniment to a hot, sunny afternoon and, like much of Spain’s offerings, also very good value. Bodegas As Laxas is one of the better producers that we are able to access here in Canada and this has become one of our go-to summer wines this year. Light yellow in colour with apple, melon, and lemon zest on the nose, the body has a plush texture that is superbly balanced with great acidity. If you haven’t discovered Albariño yet, this is a white wine lover’s delight!

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