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• Albarino, Lagar de Bouza
• Albarino, Castel de Bouza

Galicia is very individual region within Spain, with a language and culture all of its own. It is also home to arguably Spain’s greatest white grape, Albarino, which grows on the traditional pergolas all over the Rias Baixas are of Galicia. This is a cool, strongly maritime influenced region, whose wines marry admirably with the local penchant for all things pescatorial.

Many of the producers in the regions are very small and, as a result, prices for Albarino are pretty solid. Whilst not exactly cheap, Castel de Bouza are one of the best value wineries we have come across. Working as a small cooperative, 5 local vineyard owners pool their resources to make just 2 wines – both Albarinos. Castel de Bouza is finer, more structured and exemplifies all that great Albarino should be – fine, minerally, citrus fruit with hints of the salty maritime air. Lagar de Bouza is fuller, rounder and uses more press wine to give fullness of flavour.

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		Albarino, Lagar de Bouza Albarino has long been likened to Riesling for its lemony, crisp style but this indigenous grape of the region of Galicia has a personality very much of its own. Paired with seafood or shellfish, is a delicate, invigorating partner
		Albarino, Castel de Bouza Produced by a cooperative of just 5 vineyard owners, Castel de Bouza have access to great fruit from which they make classic Albarino. Bright, citrussy and minerally on the nose with a crisp, almost riesling like character on the palate with hints of lemon and mineral. Brilliant seafood or shell fish partner!

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