The Rias Baixas Denomination of Origin in Spain's northwest corner was established in 1980, specifically for the Albariño grape. Of course they had been making wine in the region for centuries before.
The bodega Altos de Torona is located in Pontevedra, with grapes growing in a vineyard on a south facing slope between the rivers Bravos and Pego. The plot gets good sunshine for nice ripening in sandy granitic soil for winemaker Pablo Ibañez.
Listed on the bottle as 100% Albariño, I see in other places that three grape varieties are involved, 85% Albariño, 10% Caíño and 5% Loureira. Aged for four months sobre lias - on the lees - the wine's alcohol content is 13% abv and it retails for $20.
This Rias Baixas Albariño colors up yellow-gold in the glass and offers a beautiful nose of white flowers and Meyer lemon. The palate brings citrus, apple and a ton of minerals to the forefront, with a great acidity.