The Brisall Albariño 2025 is a $7.99 Trader Joe’s import exclusive. According to Google AI, it is a brand from the Spanish Cava producer Codorníu.
The Story
Albariño wines are best known from the west coast of Northern Spain and Portugal. These are crisp, flavorful wines and among the best White grapes of Spain.
The grapes for the Brisall Albariño 2025 are sourced from the northeastern coast in the Costers del Segre DO near Catalonia.
While Albariño wines are not typically expensive, $7.99 is a very good price. Being from a DO that is not known for Albariño can result in a lower price.
Albariño wines are usually un-oaked and are often young wines, meaning that they should be consumed within 2 or 3 years of release.
The alcohol content is a mild 12.5%.
The Brisall Albariño 2025 Tasting Notes
The color is a dull gold. The nose is lemon mixed with apricot, honey, apple, melon, a hint of green pepper, and peach and pear. The Brisall Albariño 2025 is a highly sippable wine with an interesting flavor profile.
This Albariño tastes like stone fruit, grapefruit, honey, mild spice, guava, lemon, and peach.
The acidity is well-balanced and allows the flavors to fully unfold.
The Summary
- The Brisall Albariño 2025 is a solid buy at $7.99.
- With an interesting flavor and mouthfeel, it is fun to sip.
- Albariño is a wine I need to remember to enjoy more frequently.
