Albarino Lovers Wine Box

A gorgeous Vinho Verde that is very different to the most we are familiar with. It is less tart and dry, and more about the round ripe orchard fruit like peaches and apricots. This 100% Avesso from Vinho Verde, Portugal, is a bright, zesty gem. In the glass, it’s a gorgeous citrus-straw color, immediately pulling you in with vibrant aromas of white fruit and delicate floral notes. The first sip is all about balance—freshness, minerality, and acidity perfectly in harmony. It’s medium-bodied with a lovely texture that’s supported by juicy fruit, leading to a crisp, energetic finish that leaves you wanting more. Fermented in stainless steel and aged on fine lees for four months with batonnage, this wine has a depth that pairs beautifully with seafood dishes, light pastas, or semi-cured cheeses. Serve it chilled between 7-10°C and let it brighten up your day with its clean, refreshing style.

Albariño, Malas Campanias, Spain is a captivating wine that showcases the unique characteristics of its varietals. The nose bursts with delightful peachy notes typical of Albariño, while the palate reveals a lively citrus buzz from the Verdejo, adding a refreshing brightness. Intriguing herbal hints and creamy undertones from the Macabeo further enhance the complexity, creating a well-rounded and engaging flavour profile. Crafted in the heart of Spain, Malas Campanias is committed to producing wines that reflect the region’s distinct terroir. This blend of Albariño, Verdejo, and Macabeo highlights the winemaker’s skill and creativity, resulting in a refreshing and memorable tasting experience. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with seafood, this Albariño is a delightful representation of the innovation and quality found in Spanish winemaking.

If you like Picpoul de Pinet, this bright and zesty Piquepoul is for you. It it the same grape, but made in a different region. It is all about crisp citrus flavours, delicate floral notes, and a refreshing saline finish. Bursting with lemon zest, grapefruit, and white blossom, it has a lively acidity that keeps everything fresh and vibrant. The influence of the nearby Étang de Thau lagoon and cooling Mediterranean breezes gives this wine a sea-kissed minerality, making it the perfect coastal white. Les Caves de Richemer is a historic cooperative winery located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Étang de Thau in Southern Languedoc. Their sustainably farmed vineyards sit on clay-limestone soils, ideal for preserving acidity and freshness in the warm coastal climate. Winemaker Florian Masson ensures that the Piquepoul is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, locking in its pure fruit expression and lively character.

This vibrant, electric Albarino is a benchmark for Rias Baixas and one of our new favourite white wines. Bursting with apricot, peach, pink grapefruit, and zesty lemon, it’s layered with hints of sage, bay leaf, and a delicate minerality. The palate is bright, fresh, and creamy, with a silky texture and beautifully balanced acidity that leads to a long, mouth-watering finish. It’s exciting, delicious, and the kind of wine that makes you wonder why you don’t drink Albariño all the time. Terras Gauda is one of Galicia’s most respected producers, and while this is their entry-level wine, it punches well above its weight. A key reason for its consistency and quality is that the winery owns over two-thirds of the vineyards they source from—rare in a region where vineyard ownership is incredibly fragmented. This allows them to control every step of the process, ensuring that every vintage delivers the same lively, aromatic, and utterly delicious Albariño that fans have come to love.

White Wine Of The Year 2022 - National Off Licence Awards . Lolo Albariño is a fantastic crisp and bright wine that is a lovely expression of the area and has just won Wine Of The Year 2022. in the national off license awards. Rías Baixas region produces some of the world's most elegant white wines, one of Spain's signature white wines that pairs wonderfully with seafood, Albariño is the native grape variety, grown in the wet and windy wine region in the Northwestern Spain on the Atlantic coast in a area known as Galicia.

Uivo Alvarinho is a vibrant, high-altitude expression of Portugal’s iconic Alvarinho grape, crafted in the Douro Valley by renowned winemaker Tiago Sampaio of Folias de Baco. Unlike traditional coastal Alvarinho, this wine brings a unique minerality and structure, thanks to six months on lees and a mix of schist, clay, and granite soils. The nose is bright and aromatic, bursting with lime zest, white peach, and a hint of fresh mint, while the palate is precise, textured, and layered with citrus, stone fruit, and a subtle saline edge. The natural vibrancy and crisp acidity make it an exciting, food-friendly white with a long, mouth-watering finish. Crafted by Tiago Sampaio of Folias de Baco, Uivo Alvarinho is sourced from high-altitude vineyards (550-700m) in the Cima Corgo region, where cooler temperatures slow ripening, enhance complexity, and preserve freshness. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, is unfined, unfiltered, and produced with minimal sulphur, staying true to organic and low-intervention winemaking principles. With a focus on terroir-driven wines, Tiago is redefining Douro Valley white wines, proving that Alvarinho can thrive beyond its traditional coastal origins.