Zarate Albarino
$41.99
Region:Spain > Galicia
Vintage:2024
Founded in 1707, Zarate sidles up along the lower reaches of the Umia River, where the cool climate, sloping weathered granite vineyards are translated via the grapes of the native grapes of the region. Chiefly amongst those grapes, of course, is the bracingly fresh and aromatic Albariño, a grape intrinsically associated with Bodegas Zárate.In 1953, Ernesto Zárate initiated the Albariño Festival in the region’s capital of Cambados. Infamously, he withdrew his wine from the festival’s competition after winning first place three years in a row, vowing not to re-enter until another grower matched his accomplishment. As of today, none have, according to him.