European Wine Reference (Wine Folly)
Albariño
The white grape of Spain's Atlantic northwest (and Portugal's Vinho Verde) — crisp apple, lime zest and pineapple at the end of the Camino de Santiago.
The ultimate backpacker's pilgrimage — the Camino de Santiago — finishes in Albariño country. Albariño is the perfect choice for the end of an arduous journey, with light flavors of crisp apple, lime zest and pineapple and dry, salty, stony flavors of citrus and peach (source: European Wine Exploration Map _ Wine Folly.pdf).
Albariño is a white grape variety grown in Spain and Portugal, and is also used for white wines such as Vinho Verde — where it is spelled Alvarinho (source: European Wine Exploration Map _ Wine Folly.pdf).
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