Wines from Rías Baixas
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Do Ferreiro 2003 Cepas Vellas Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- Editors' Choice
- $33
From the outset, this beauty oozes character. The whole exceeds the parts by a sum of three, as the wine delivers full flavors, complexity and a near Burgundian minerality. This is what great Albariño is about, even if it’s from a hot vintage. Spicy yet thumping with guava, banana and citrus. Simply delicious.
— M.S.
(6/1/2005)
Lagar de Cervera 2007 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- Editors' Choice
- $26
Normally even excellent Albariños have their limits, and this gem seems to have limited ageability. But for drinking through 2009, it’s dynamite. Dusty apple and mineral aromas are for starters. Next is a palate of green apple, citrus and pineapple that rises above the fray. And then there’s that finish of mineral and pineapple essence that seals the deal. A…
— M.S.
(11/15/2008)
Fillaboa 2002 Finca Monte Alto Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- Editors' Choice
- $27
Floral and mildly leesy, with pungent aromas of green apple, citrus and honey. For anyone looking for steely, pure Albariño, the single-vineyard Fillaboa Monte Alto is the ticket. The fruit is crisp and zesty, the acidity just right. And the finish runs a mile long.
— M.S.
(6/1/2005)
Pazo de Señorans 2005 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- Editors' Choice
- $22
A small portion of the wine went through malolactic fermentation, so it offers a lovely roundness. Features floral aromas backed by pure tangerine and nectarine flavors. Registers more fruity and smooth than mineral, with a perfect finish.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
Adega Martínez Serantes 2005 Dona Rosa Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- Editors' Choice
- $17
A powerful wine with forceful minerality. Still, it’s loaded with expressive fruit that falls squarely into the pineapple/mango category. Finishes crisp but precise, with notes of wet stone and lingering nips of green apple and peach.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
Bouza do Rei 2005 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- Best Buy
- $15
Plenty of white flowers and tropical-fruit aromas signal that this is special. The palate is full to the brim with pure flavors of melon, nectarine and green herbs, while the finish is exact. Drinking this baby is like taking a trip to the heart of Salnés.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
Fillaboa 2006 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- Editors' Choice
- $17
This is what Albariño is all about! The nose issues a salinic combo of salt water and sea shells along with green banana and melon, while the palate is jumpy, fresh, balanced and intriguing. The flavors of just-ripe bananas and Meyer lemon are true, while the mouthfeel is both smooth and refreshing. Get after this one as soon as you can.
— M.S.
(11/1/2007)
Lusco 2006 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
- $25
This is Albariño in fine form. The nose is succulent and marble-smooth, with pure citrus and melon aromas. The palate is lively but refined, with exuberant citrus flavors that come on strong but with proper restraint. Long and ripe on the finish, which only adds to the experience. Drink now.
— M.S.
(4/1/2008)
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