Albariño is a white Spanish grape variety grown in Galicia but found increasingly further afield. Just across the border in Portuguese Minho it is known as Alvarinho.
Bodegas El Paraguas is a joint project garage winery in Galicia by wine journalist Marcial Pita, and award-winning fourth generation oenologist Felicísimo Pereira. With a focus on the Treixadura grape on high elevation slopes in Ribeiro, the wines have drawn comparisons with Burgundy for their depth and mineral characteristics.
Antonio Cajide produces highly rated Ribeiro whites from local varieties. Known best for ‘1040 Sameirás’ that blends Treixadura, Albariño, Godello and Lado.
