Albarin Blanco
White wine grape variety
Also known as Albarin de Asturias, Raposo, Branco Lexítimo, Uva de Zorra
Albarin Blanco is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lime, green apple, white flowers. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Macabeo and Albarino.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for lime and white-flower aromatics with brisk, persistent acidity.
- Check palate as fresh and medium-bodied rather than heavy.
Confidence signals
- Citrus-floral aromatic profile
- High acidity with medium body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Asturias · Leon · Cangas · Spain / Galicia / Barbanza e Iria / Ría de Arousa · Spain / Galicia / A Coruña
- Classic styles: Aromatic northwestern Spanish white with bright acidity · Medium-bodied white combining floral citrus and herbal freshness · Galician Raposo / Branco Lexítimo naming of Albarín Blanco — sharp mineral-saline whites with high acid (Barbanza / Ría de Arousa)
Common questions
Is Albarin Blanco a red or white grape variety?
Albarin Blanco is a white wine grape variety.
What does Albarin Blanco smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Albarin Blanco include lime, green apple and white flowers. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Albarin Blanco?
Documented tells for Albarin Blanco: Look for lime and white-flower aromatics with brisk, persistent acidity. and Check palate as fresh and medium-bodied rather than heavy..
What is Albarin Blanco most often confused with in blind tasting?
Albarin Blanco is most commonly confused with Macabeo, Albarino and Verdejo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Albarin Blanco grown?
Classic regions for Albarin Blanco include Asturias, Leon, Cangas and Spain / Galicia / Barbanza e Iria / Ría de Arousa.