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Albarino

Vinifera

Type
Albarino

Portugal

Origin
Berry Color

White

Clones Available

02

Also Known As

Alvarinho (Portugal)

Certified

Yes

Resistance

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Where it's Grown

Portugal (5782 ac), Spain (13,146 ac), California, Oregon, Washington, Uruguay, and New Zealand

Fun Facts

Many of Australia's Albarino vines were actually Sauvignon Blanc due to a labeling error.

Viticulture Characteristics

Moderately vigourous. Mid budding and early-mid ripening. Small bunches of medium sized thick skinned berries. Susceptible to downy and powdery mildew, and mites. Best suited for dry soils.

Wine Characteristics

Fruity and floral; linden, orange, acacia blossom, lemongrass, honeysuckle, grapefruit, bergamot, peach, and green apple. Salinity depending on where it has grown

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