Chef Albert's Tapasgiving twist on American classics offers the perfect opportunity to shake up the Thanksgiving table, and they pair exceptionally well with a bottle of Albariño. Click here for more on Albariño wines and for the recipes: Sauteed Garlic Pumpkin, Stuffed Mushrooms with Manchego Cheese and Breadcrumbs and Spanish Garlic Shrimp with Grapes. Albariño is a great wine for pairing with a variety of foods, so it's perfect for the Thanks - er- Tapasgiving table.
Paco & Lola Albariño Rias Baixas
The O Rosal part of Rias Baixas is home to Paco & Lola Albariño. It's a little piece of land butted up against the Miño River to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The grapes were estate-grown and vinified to 13% abv. The 2020 vintage is selling for about $18. In a nod to their labeling, the winery boasts that they are "the polka-dot wine."
An earthy nose masks the floral arrangement one expects. There are some herbal elements there, but more along savory lines. The palate shows apples, peaches and a shovel of the earth of Rías Baixas. Nice acidity and a pleasantly earthy finish cap a wonderfully different style for the region.
La Val Albariño Rias Baixas 2020
La Val was founded in 1985. Most of the grapes they use are estate grown, which is somewhat unusual for Rias Baixas. Many producers buy grapes from other growers. La Val winemaker Jose Maria Ureta vinfied this wine to 12.5% abv, and it sells for around $15.
This wine also has an earthy tone to its nose, but not as strong as Paco & Lalo. The citrus aromas come through nicely and are accompanied by a light floral bouquet. The palate is loaded with lemon and lime and the acidity is gentle enough to pair with something spicy.
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