The 2021 Columna Granito Albariño is a delicious and refreshing white. Rías Baixas lies in northwestern Spain’s Galicia region. Buffeted by winds off the Atlantic, Rías Baixas vineyards yield wines with a fresh, lively style. Columna’s grapes are from 35+ year old pergola-trained vines grown on granitic soils in the Condado de Tea subdistrict. The 2021 Albariño is a delight! It shows pure, fresh melon, tangerine and lemon fruit scents backed by hints of honeysuckle and fresh herbs. On the palate, it is brisk and lively with the citrus fruits enhanced by the floral and herbal tones. Fresh seafood is the cuisine in coastal Galicia and the Columna Granito Albariño will be a superb match for your favorite seafood dishes.
Columna, Rias Baixas (Galicia, Spain) Albariño 2021
By Wayne Belding