Albarino
White wine grape variety
Also known as Alvarinho
Albarino is a white wine grape with signature aromas of sea spray, lime, saline. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for high acidity with stone-citrus fruit and saline finish.
- Check body as medium, usually fuller than many Sauvignon Blanc (#10790) examples.
Confidence signals
- Saline citrus-peach profile
- High acidity with medium body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Rias Baixas · Vinho Verde · Moncao e Melgaco
- Classic styles: High-acid Atlantic aromatic white · Saline medium-bodied coastal white
Common questions
Is Albarino a red or white grape variety?
Albarino is a white wine grape variety.
What does Albarino smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Albarino include sea spray, lime and saline. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Albarino?
Documented tells for Albarino: Look for high acidity with stone-citrus fruit and saline finish. and Check body as medium, usually fuller than many Sauvignon Blanc (#10790) examples..
What is Albarino most often confused with in blind tasting?
Albarino is most commonly confused with Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Verdejo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Albarino grown?
Classic regions for Albarino include Rias Baixas, Vinho Verde and Moncao e Melgaco.