Albariño is undoubtedly one of Spain’s gifts to the world – it’s fresh and crisp, bursting with stone fruit and lemon zest flavors, making it the ultimate wine for summer. Though the vast majority comes from Rias Baixas, in Spain’s cool northwestern corner, there’s a surprising amount of variation within the region, generally dependent on how far away the Atlantic ocean is. Examples close to the coast are lean, mineral-driven and saline, while those more inland, like the 2024 Bodegas As Laxas Albariño, retain the bright freshness the variety is so well-known for, but add in densely packed nectarine and apricot notes, along with tangerine peel and fragrant lemon blossom. On the palate, the wine feels round and juicy, but that racy acidity adds structure and leads into a lingering finish. The slightly weightier style of this wine also makes it an excellent match for richer seafood and fish, like grilled shrimp or braised octopus, or even poke bowls. This is such a delicious and drinkable style of Albariño that’s also just highly enjoyable and uncomplicated to drink – it’s going to be hard to stop at just one glass! And at well under $20 per bottle, there’s no reason not to stock up on this one by the case.

If you're looking for a great white wine for summer, look no further than As Laxas's Albarino. Light, fresh, and crisp, this wine has notes of lemon juice, lime zest, green apple, and apricot, tied together with beautiful salinity and tart minerality. A delicious wine, perfect for a hot day in the sun.

This Albarino has the traditional elements of fresh citrus, dominated by fresh squeezed lime juice and light sea salt. Where it differs is in the scents of white peach and nectarine. So juicy! On the palate, a repeat as far as style goes. It starts out fresh and crisp with the citrus flavors. From there it expands into more peach with white stone fruits and a light dose of sea salt. The finish stays with you, and it is a clean one. Just the perfect amount of acidity and tartness. All in all, a fresh style that has a nice semi-plush center. This one will be super versatile per the food pairings. Seafood, fowl, pork, veggies, cheeses, charcuterie. This will be THE wine of Summer!