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Know the grapes

Albariñoアルバリーニョ

Wineries growing it
32
Awards
19
Years with awards
2017–2026

A coastal white grape that usually gives a crisp dry wine with citrus aromas and a faintly saline impression.

The signature white grape of Rías Baixas on Spain's Atlantic coast, also grown in neighbouring Portugal. Aromas of lemon and white peach are backed by clear acidity and a slight bitterness, often with a saline note on the finish. Because it developed in a wet, maritime climate, it has drawn attention in Japan as a variety that may suit humid conditions, and some producers grow it on the coast of Niigata. It is a classic match for seafood, especially shellfish, and for dishes finished simply with salt and olive oil.

Northwest Spain (Rías Baixas)lemonwhite peachsea breeze

Notes on aroma and taste describe general tendencies for this grape, not claims about any particular wine — the actual character depends on the producer and how it is made.

For this grape we have not yet confirmed a primary source for its origin or growing regions. (Winery entries always carry a source and the date it was checked.)

Albariño at the Japan Wine Competition

19 awards in the published results carry “Albariño” in the entry name, across 4 wineries and 9 years. These are read from the entry names, not from declared grape composition, so wines whose names do not mention the grape are not included.

  • Gold 2
  • Silver 5
  • Bronze 11

Wineries with the most awards

Ordered by how many awards we list. Producers differ in how many wines they entered and in how many years they entered, so this is not a ranking of quality.

Wines that have won more than once

Grouped by producer and wine, showing those with three or more awards. Names come from the published entry names, with the vintage removed because each row spans several vintages.

By year

Wineries growing Albariño

32 listed wineries are recorded by their sources as growing this grape.