Albariño is mostly known in the Rías Baixas region, where the granite-based vineyards sprawl all the way down to the Atlantic. These wines have a zippy/crunchy acid, combined with a real savory finish—it’s like a taste of the sea. There is a huge difference between the albariños grown farther inland and the ones grown on the coast. Also look for the term sobre lias, which indicates that the wine had extended contact on the lees.
