We love seafood, especially the way they prepare it in Spain. We’re talking paellas, grilled octopus in olive oil, steamed razor clams with lemon juice, a bucket of mussels in tomato sauce, and more. So when it came time to think of wine pairings, it was a no-brainer – Spain’s own Albariño grapes from the Rias Baixas region (northwest by the Atlantic Ocean). Albariño wines are fruity (many have a citrusy tang) and delightfully crisp – exactly what you need to make your fresh seafood meal complete.
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Sameirás 2006
is a white blend that includes 22% Albariño and comes from the Ribeiro region in Galicia.
Fruity, with a hint of pineapple, and very easy to drink, this crisp, dry wine can enhance your experience with shellfish. Try it with steamed clams or raw oysters.
Price: $18.99
Buy it at:
Kessler Liquors
23 E 28th Street
New York, NY 10016
Martín Códax 2006
was named after a 13th century troubadour whose music is still popular in the Galicia region of Spain.
With a fruit-forward character of citrus fruit and pear, this refreshing wine is a great combo with seafood salad or fried fish with spicy Thai sauce.
Price: $14.99
Buy it at:
Gramercy Park Wines
104 E. 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
www.gramercywine.com
Lagar De Cervera 2006
is a bright straw yellow colored Albariño from the largest vineyard in the Riax Baixas region.
This slightly acidic, medium-bodied wine has a strong hint of fresh apples. It’s an excellent wine to go along with a paella.
Price: $18.99
Buy it at:
Appellation Wine & Spirits
156 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
www.appellationnyc.com
Salneval 2006
comes from the Atlantic Ocean influenced microclimate region of the Salnes Valley.
A paler color than the others, this Albariño has a crisp mineral taste and very subtle hint of citrus fruit. A great pairing with a grilled chicken salad or shrimp kebab.
Price: $11.99
Buy it at:
Vintage Grape Fine Wine & Spirits
1479 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10028