International Albariño Day

International Albariño Day celebrates Albariño, an aromatic white wine made from a grape associated with Galicia in northwestern Spain. The grape is also grown in Portugal, where it is known as Alvarinho, and in other wine regions. Albariño wines are generally light, fresh, and high in acidity, with botanical aromas and citrus and stone-fruit notes.

The observance was established by TAPAS—the Tempranillo Advocates Producers and Amigos Society—in 2012. From 2012 through 2015, it was held on the first Saturday in August; beginning in 2016, it has been observed annually on August 1. The celebration was inspired by the Fiesta del Albariño, a festival held in Cambados, Galicia, during the first week of August. The festival is linked to a friendly wine competition between Bernardo Quintanilla and Ernesto Zárate, who challenged each other in 1953 to determine the best wine of the previous year. A 2013 account of International Albariño Day encouraged wine lovers to show a bottle of Albariño some appreciation and share the experience.

Albariño’s crisp, lightly tart character makes it a natural match for summery foods, particularly seafood. Its coastal roots and connection to Galicia’s wine culture give the day a chance to explore both the grape and the region behind it.

How to Observe International Albariño Day

Celebrate by opening a bottle of Albariño or Alvarinho and tasting it with friends. Pair it with seafood or other fresh, summery foods, and compare bottles from different producers or regions. You can also learn about Galicia’s Rías Baixas wine region, attend a local tasting, or share your tasting notes online with #AlbarinoFiesta.

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