These wines were supplied to me for a massive tasting of wines from Spain’s Rías Baixas region. One bottle was supplied to me as a separate review sample and included as a bonus.
In 1980 “Denominación Específica Albariño” was created specifically to honor the Albariño grape variety. In 1986 when Spain joined the European Union, the name had to be changed since EU wine laws did not recognize a DO named for a single grape variety. This was the birth of DO Rías Baixas. Since 1988, DO Rías Baixas has complied with all Spanish and EU wine regulations. DO Rías Baixas is regulated by the Consejo Regulador (local governing body) which ensures adherence to permitted grape varieties, viticultural practices, winemaking and aging procedures.
These wines excel during the Spring and Summer, but are also great any time of the year. If you or a family member is a white wine lover, open a bottle for Thanksgiving instead of the normal Chardonnay.