Albariño: the Atlantic pearl that found a new home in Uruguay.

There are grape varieties that travel with the memory of the sea, crossing borders as if following the call of the breeze.

Albariño, born in Galicia and caressed for centuries by the humidity and rains of the Iberian northwest, understands the murmur of the ocean like no other. It recognizes the granite of the native soil and releases a vibrant freshness, a brilliant acidity, and a subtle saline touch that define its essence. Albariño’s arrival in Uruguay is recent - Bodega Bouza planted the first hectare in 2001. It soon revealed its true intentions: to become the country’s extraordinary white grape.

On the granite soils and under the Atlantic climate of the department of Maldonado, Uruguay, Albariño finds harmony, reflected in wines that shine with freshness and minerality. In the glass, it offers a sensorial journey: herbal notes, white flowers such as orange blossom and jasmine, lively citrus and white fruits - apple, pear - that emerge at full ripeness. When aged on its lees, it gains volume and a creaminess that lingers on the palate. Some producers prefer vilification in stainless steel to preserve its freshness, while others allow it to rest in barrels - toasted or not - exploring new nuances.

In any of its expressions, Uruguayan Albariño, displays immense potential, worthy of sharing the stage with the wines of Spain and Portugal. Its virtues captivate both, those who discover it for the first time and the most demanding palates. Its pairings make it inseparable from seafood, fish, rice dishes from the sea, goat cheeses, and even sushi.