The very first albariño I ever tried and fell in love with was thanks to Bodegas Gallegas. I remember amidst a lifestyle of chardonnay, pinot grigios and a heavy influence of grüner veltliner, I was swept off my feet. Perhaps there’s something to be said of albariño being the Goldilocks varietal- just enough of all the pleasing attributes of popular white varieties that it hits that ‘just right’ moment.

From Rías Baixas, where you get the clean, bright minerality and intense saline notes that will instantly hit your refresh button. Awake and lively with white peach and apple, bringing it all home with a waxy texture that feels as satisfying as a perfect bite of food. We’re not allowed to use expletives, so I’ll stop there.