Albariño from GORGEOUS Rías Baixas, Spain - your new FAVORITE white wine?!
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In this episode, Vince travels to the most Northwestern part of Spain - Galicia! Here on the Atlantic coastline region of Rías Baixas is where one of Vince's favorite white wines is produced - Albariño! You’ll be blown away by the geographical diversity of this region that includes everything from lush Celtic forests and jagged cliffs, to rivers and sea ports sprinkled with fisheries that produce some of the best seafood on the planet, which happens to be the perfect pairing with crisp, salient Albariño. Vince visits the town of Cambados, home of the annual Albariño festival and gets a lesson in Spanish Celtic history in the ruins of Monte Santa Tecla...and no trip to Northwest Spain is complete without a visit to the world famous Santiago de Compostela.
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00:00 Intro
01:03 Galicia and Rías Baixas Geography
04:18 Cambados and Green Spain
07:10 Albariño 101
09:14 Martín Códax Tasting
11:52 Albariño Grape Profile
14:11 History of Galicia and Celtic Culture
16:39 Albariño & Seafood at Adegas Valmiñor
21:05 Vino VIP
23:23 Bodies of Water
26:46 Bateas Mussel Farm & Ons Island
28:42 Fillaboa Winery Tasting
32:21 Shellfish Processing
36:41Bodegas Granbazán Tasting
41:35 Pepe Solla Interview
44:14 Group Dinner and Wine Pairings at Casa Solla
51:46 Outro and Camino de Santiago
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Vincent, I don’t understand how you don’t have millions of subscribers already. The quality of your material is incredible, every episode better than the previous one. This episode is among my favorites. Kudos to your team.
Aww, thank you! Hope to be there soon!
I agree, I just found these episodes and I am hooked. I am loving the travel, the history and of course the wine education. Sharing with all my wine friends.
Another amazing chapter. As a Portuguese, this is by far my favourite region of Spain especially when talking about the perfect marriage of seafood and wine.
A warm salute to our Galician brothers and sisters.
Thank you! It’s such a great region, and even though right across the border, it feels so different from the North of Portugal! You have a wonderful country, glad to have you watching! Another Portuguese episode (Port) coming out in a few weeks!
PORTUGALIZA Always❤
Gracias, hermano :)
Galicia is a must in Spain.
For sure!
I lived in Galicia for 2 years and my girlfriend is Galician. We enjoyed your video a lot! Congratulations on bringing the culture, the history, the traditions, the gastronomy, the Galician "feeling" and of course the fantastic wines together in a beautiful episode. Next week we will be there enjoying our glass of Albariño, cheers!
Thank you, I'm so glad we did it justice.
Congratulations on how you have shown our region with this combination of wine, gastronomy and landscapes. Thank you for showing a part of our culture and looking forward to see more episodes of this incredible show!
Thank you so much! It really is an amazing place, and glad we were able to do it justice. Can’t wait for you to see the rest of the season!!
What an episode. I loved it.
Thank you!
Another great episode and for putting the area on my travel radar!
@domdela5217, no te arrepentirás de venir a la hermosa Galicia.
Love the breadth, depth and clarity of your videos. I feel like I have visited the place just by watching your video :)
Thank you!
Such a beautiful episode. Need to pick up some Albariño now…and make another trip out to Spain. This show is so nicely shot and edited. Netflix, are you watching?
Thanks Benjamin!! Definitely pick up some Albariño, it should be fairly easy to find at wine shops, or even some grocery stores. And yes, come’on Netflix!! 😃😃
@golfben86, querrás decir un viaje a la hermosa Galicia, no?
galicia es increible, me flipa
Absolutely loved this episode! Never realized Galicia was so amazing, from a wine-point-of -view! Thank you for this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another fantastic episode! I never realised that you are a small firm until you mentioned it. Love journeying (virtually) through your videos and gaining insights into the intricacies of wine making. Thank you :)
Thanks for watching, glad to have you on board!
My albariño journey isn't over by any means, but so far Martín Codax is my absolute favorite 🙂
Also, if more people shared food and wine together, there would be less war in the world. ❤
Agreed!!!
Absolutely; I just wish we all got along; what A peaceful & beautiful world it be❤!!!!
Vince and crew you have made the journey into understanding and learning about wine way more fulfilling. Seriously some of the most professional and well written content on youtube. Your videos provide an incredible amount of enrichment. to this deeply complex hobby. Keep up the great work, as long youre making content I'll keep watching.
Thank you Clay!! Happy to have you on board!
This is by far my favorite episode. Not only does Rias Baixas hold a special place in my heart (I’m American and my wife’s family lives there) but to see your understanding of Galicia change from the start of the episode to the end was priceless. You got it!!!
I loved this episode too! Yes, it was such a great trip for me; I didn't know what to expect going in, but was blown away by the end. Glad you enjoyed, and so cool you have family there!
This is some high value production. Very happy to have discovered your channel. You deserve more views
Thank you! We’re getting there slowly but surely!
I’m a big Albariño fan and this is a great show. Thanks for showing all the different styles, it’s a big help.
Thank you Keith! So glad it helped.
What an intriguing region. Now Rías Baxas is a must visit destination!
For sure! Something that wasn’t on my radar, but way exceeded expectations!
@dorianjenneker8414, no te puedes imaginar la belleza que encierra Galicia en sus 30.000 kilómetros cuadrados de superficie. Ven y lo comprobarás. Un saludo desde Santiago de Compostela, capital de Galicia y ciudad patrimonio de la humanidad.
dorianjennerker8414, no te puedes imaginar lo que la mágica Galicia te puede ofrecer.
Simply mind blowing
Pretty area right?!
This has to be one of the best episodes to date! Thank you for taking us with you
Thank you, a favorite of mine!
This was a great episode! I’ve never had Albariño but I’m trying it asap! And I hope to take a trip here one day. 🙌🏽
Thanks Elias! You should be able to find a good Albariño from any wine shop, and even most grocery stores. Pick up some conservas if you can, so you can do a proper pairing! 🙌🙌🙌
Really enjoyed this episode! Amazing producing and you are an amazing host. Cheers from AUSTRALIA
Thank you! Hope to come to AUS soon!
thank you !!!!
GREAT!!!!! I LOVE IT
Outstanding coverage of an amazing region! Really enjoyed it.
Thank you!
This channel will get popular soon.... I hope. Super high quality video and always interesting content. Keep it up!!
Thank you!
Stunning episode! thank you so much for making my wine learning process so joyful and of course learning much more than just wine but food and culture and history as well
Thank you so much!! That's EXACTLY why i started the show, I'm so happy it's resonating!
Bravi on choosing to feature a relatively unknown wine region - at least to me. Intrigued me to explore a yet untasted wine. Thank you!
It’s definitely a bit more off the beaten path, but totally surprised me! And yes, pick up some of those wines for sure, they’re worth seeking them out!
Great show!! Enjoyed it very much, very enriching!! Will definitely suscribe
Welcome aboard!
Outstanding video! Speechless.
One of the most imformative wine channels out there. Thank you so much. Ill be watching a lot more soon!
Thank you, glad to have you on board!
Superb! Without you, and your crew, giving yourself to the journey this would not have worked. The people, the food, the place and of course the wine then made this extremely special. Thank you. I will sign up now, just for this episode. Expecting more, but in the way you want to do it, as you know how, now!
Thanks so much!!! Happy to have you on board as a VIP member!
Great channel!!!
great job ! Bless
Such a beautiful and interesting region! Loved learning about the area and the wine!
So unexpected right?!
Wonderful content as always! Looking forward to next season!
We start filming next week! 👍
These shows just blow me away. Thank you, Vince!
Thank you Shawn!!
Just finished watching this and was inspired to sign up to support the show. Well done. What a great episode. Looking forward to watching more! Thank you, Vince and team for such great content.
THANK YOU! Thanks for signing up, it means the world!
Wow wow wow. What an awesome and unique region to highlight. Love all the stories, traditions, and history highlighted and brining it all together in a great episode. Videography is also top top notch! Cheers to Albariño!
Thanks Hayden! I had no idea before I went how cool this region is!
Awesome as alway!! Love your shows!
Thank you!
I’m very much enjoying these videos. Great extremely understandable content, no pretense, fun wines. Thank you. Oh. I do love Albariño!
So glad you found us!
Another beautiful place! The pairings were so interesting! It's easy to see why everyone is so happy!
It was surprisingly beautiful! I didn’t know what to expect, but when we visited it was a blast and if you’re into seafood (like I am) it’s a great place to visit!
Thanks. Very informative. Working on my Spanish Wine Scholar and i love visuals like this. Helps me to understand more.
Glad it was helpful!
conoces un país llamado Galicia
I just found yesterday morning the channel and I already saw Italy, Portugal and now Spain dedicated episodes. I dive into France right away :) Thank you and your team for the informations. Keep up the good work and we will support you.
Alexandru, thank you so much! So happy to have you on board!
Y ahora Galicia.
Thank you
Gloria a ti,señor, por todo / viva Christo Rey
awesome work man. Im from St Emilion in France, actually working as Head sommelier at the Six Senses Ibiza and Albarino is my favorite white grappes here in Spain. I've learned a lot with your video. This is the first video i'm watching from your channel and definitely not the last one. Merci
Lucien, great to have you! Six Senses looks AMAZING, hope I get to visit one day!
Vince I had to go back and watch this video again. I've been buying as many different Albarinos as I can find. They really do have different styles. I've found a couple that have the distinctive salt air taste which is amazing. Will keep tasting and learning more about this region. Thanks so much for this video!
Yes! So glad you sought out some of the wines! They are super fun, and really distinct; haven't found anything else quite like it. Cheers, and thanks for watching!
Thanks!
WOW! Thank you so much!
Thank you for this incredible video. I’m adding this region to my list and I’m joining your vip. Plus, I need to buy all of these wines. Thank you for showing the beauty of Spain. My ancestors are from Spain.
Thank you so much!! Yes, this place is really magical, and a so different than what I expected! Glad to have you on board!
@∂reinthekitchen, precisando más la belleza de Galicia.
Really interesting content shot in a very laid back manner - looks as if you had a whale of a time, very envious. Plus, the content is well organised, covers a lot and is very well explained. Congratulations
Thanks Sabine! Check out some of our other episodes, I think you'll enjoy them!
Love, love, love your videos, Vince! We are learning so much AND with each place you visit, we decide we have to go there next. I had to laugh today - while shopping at Whole Foods today in Pennsylvania, there was an end cap featuring Martín Códax wines! Of course, I picked up the Albariño and Ergo Tempranillo Rioja! Can't wait to sample them!
Thank you so much! And so glad you found some Martin Codax so you can drink along with us!!!
@TahokaFreeway, Las Rías Baixas y Galicia son mucho más que el Albariño. Un saludo desde Santiago de Compostela, capital de Galicia y ciudad patrimonio de la humanidad.. Meta de todos los "Caminos de Santiago".
the woman from fillaboa ❤️
OOFF!! I miss Galicia. I did my PhD there and I just love the Albarino and Godello. My dad loves it, too. I remember how he finished a bottle by the lonesome when I brought some for Xmas once. Just like how it fits really well with the Spanish seafood, it also meshes really well with the local seafood in my Pacific island home half a world away. Now lemme go off to order some online (coz, sadly, local shops don't stock non-Rioja Spanish wines).
So glad you at least got to spend some time there, it indeed is a magical place!
@@visforvinoi miss it really. even the weather! hiking and swimming in islas cies, walking through old town santiago and pontevedra, AND THE SEAFOOD!! Throughout my years studying in europe, it was only in galicia that i could remember the experience of my childhood. It was like home but not... and in a totally good way.
@pul0y, es Galicia, estimado amigo.
Great content 👌 👏 👍
I visited Spain recently for the first time and absolutely fell in love with the country. San Sebastian was excellent, but I should have watched your video before going. I would have definitely included Rías Baixas in my itinerary! Well, nothing is keeping me from going there again, right?
Agreed! Spain is so great, there’s so many different climates and lifestyles there!
Another great show! I've had some wonderful Alborinos but not Martin Codax, at least the stuff sold at my local Costco 😝
Thank you AJB!
Dude: you are the next best thing to Anthony Bourdain. Congrats!
Wow. Big words, thank you so much!
Very informative and interesting video with great images. I've been in Spain several times, but never in Rías Baixas. I should visit this area sooner or later. Albariño's are often on the winelist at better restaurants in my country, since we have a lot of seafood/shellfish producers. They pair very nice indeed. Keep up the good work. Your channel stands out!
Such a great seafood pairing for sure! And yes, it’s def worth a visit!
@stroopwafel6141, las Rías Baixas son una parte de la hermosa Galicia. Ven y visita otras lugares también bellos de Galicia, a parte de las Rías Baixas, y comprobarás la realidad de una joya escondida en el noroeste de la península ibérica. Una España distinta a la tópica que, seguramente, te contaron.
@@placidobaamonde6374 I am not the usual beach tourist... I like to travel through a country to visit several beautiful places. The north part of Spain is very pretty, just never got to the west coast. By the way, one of my favourite cheeses is Cabrales from Asturia. That must please you! )
@@stroopwafel6141, no estoy hablando de Asturias; hablo de Galicia, esa joya del noroeste de España que aún no conoces. Creo que el vídeo es bastante elocuente al mostrar la belleza de Galicia, que es mucho más que las Rías Baixas y el albariño. Un saludo desde Santiago de Compostela, capital de Galicia y ciudad patrimonio de la humanidad. Ah, y meta de los diferentes "Caminos De Santiago".
@stroopwafel6141, las Rías Baixas son una parte de la mágica y hermosa Galicia. No solo la Rías Baixas, sino toda Galicia es la que tienes que visitar. Un cordial saludo desde Santiago de Compostela, capital de Galicia y patrimonio de la humanidad.
Danke!
WOW! Thank you Christian for the support!!! So glad you enjoyed!
I am so going to pass my WSET with honours thanks
You got this!!!
I'm just getting into wine and I don't know very much about it. Someone recommended that I try Albarino (since I was exploring Sauvignon Blanc) and I picked up a bottle that I thought would be nice. And since I don't know much about it, I decided to have a glass and watch videos about it. I was surprised that the wine I had chosen (Martin Codax) was the first one they drank!
I too, noticed the creamy mouthfeel. I was interested to hear it was because of the fermentation!
Thank you so much, this makes me happy! If you're just getting into wine, you're in the right place! Check out some of our other videos, I bet you'll like them. Thanks for watching!
Very nice video, but Vinho Verde is the name of the region in Portugal that also produce Alvarinho grapes. And more, not always it will be fizzy. In there, especially in Monção e Melgaço sub region you can find amazing white wines, made from Alvarinho, Trajadura and Arinto variety, that could be on that fizzy style or barrel, some of them very age worthy! 🍷
Thank you! We did put only a quick note about this in this episode so we had to be a bit broad, but we talk all about that in our Travel Portugal episode, definitely check it out if you have time, I think you’d like it!
@tiagofranco8974, non esquezas que galegos e portugueses somos irmaos. A vosa Trajadura é a nosa Treixadura. Cando chegas a Santiago e bebes un albariño na rúa da rapiña, non te decatas que Galicia é a vosa irmá?
I never knew Vinho Verde was related to Albarino! I love both. Once again you taught me something! Thanks. By the way, here in Maryland, Boordy Vineyards makes an award winning Albarino that rivals those from Spain. If you can pick up a bottle you will be delighted.
Oh, very cool, I’ll have to try it!
@georgefoster6380, Portugal y GALICIA son hermanos. Ven a la verde y hermosa Galicia y lo comprenderás.
Es Galicia, estimado amigo. La joya ocultada por España desde hace siglos. No somos la tópica España.
Will there be an episode introducing La RIoja region? we plan to travel Spain on next April, already marked Rias Baixas into our plan! however, La Rioja is also in our plan, looking forward for the video about this region!
I'm really hoping so! We've been chatting with that region, and its one of my favorites!
@piglet_breeder, podrás comprobar la inigualable belleza de los paisajes gallegos. Galicia desde el aire es indescriptible.
@@placidobaamonde6374 we have visited both Rias Baixas and Rioja in this April！ also make our youtuber video introducing the beautiful Galicia to people in Taiwan 😄
I’ve had the green label one from them @49:31
I love me some Rías Baixas. One of my fav wineries is La Caña. Have a few bottles from the 2013 vintage and let me tell you Albariño is surprising with it's ageability. It's aged quite well and I'm tempted to hold them a little longer and see what the wine does
100% agree! I was very impressed with some of the different styles of Albariño and its versatility!
@aitornavarro6597, tú sabes que las Rías Baixas y Galicia son mucho más que el Albariño. Un saludo desde Compostela.
I love Galicia, amigo @aitonavarro6597.
Need to try Valdeorras wine also from Galicia made with the Godello grape
For sure! The winemakers there said they too love other wines from their area!
@@visforvino Also near to Valdeorras, Galicia region is El Bierzo DO in León where the star is a red grape called Mencía, reminds a bit of Pinot Noirs and Beaujolais like wines but usually more affordable and approachable price wise. Would be a good episose for the future to do trip to Valdeorras and Bierzo 🍷🍷 🇪🇸
For me the best Albariños that you tasted are from Fillaboa and Bodegas Gránbazan (for aged Albariños). Martin Codax produces too much wine and their quality has reduced drastically over the past 10 years.
There is one grape that is an autonomus grape from Spain, Godello that produces some of the best white wines in Spain (if not the world).
Gdellos are produced in three areas: Valldeorras and Monterrei (Galicia), and Bierzo (Leon across the border from Galicia).
My favorite Godellos are from Valdeorras which are harvested by hand (or with mules) due to the slanted slate slopes down to the Rio Mariñan.
Godellos from Valdeorras are complex, long, and with a subdued minerality.
I compare these wines to Chablis with their structure and complexity.
The Godellos from Monterrei are produced on flat land and are less complex and simpler wines.
The Godellos from Bierz are fruit driven and dense and are similar to a heavy California Chardonnay in structure.
Keep up your videos, I have lived in Spain for the past 35 years and have been very fortunate in seeing the evolution of Spanish wines over the past decades.
Salud, Mark
Really appreciate all the tips Mark! Will definitely explore the region more!
I just found your channel and it's very impressive in content. I walked the Camino in 2019 and this area was so beautiful. I look forward to watching some more episodes, but the background music while you are interviewing is terribly distracting ...really to bad....
Thanks Linda, glad you enjoyed the episode!
love this series, but the background music is mildly distracting from the content.
Pero, que es eso de Baiga en la traducción?!
Can anyone advise what is the brand of the wine glasses shown at 49:53?
That's Granbazán Don Álvaro de Bazán
@@jackburton2952 Actually the question was about wine glasses. I believe these glasses are JOSEPHINENHÜTTE by Zalto.
hello from Armenia, can you some day try armenian wines ? And one video about sherry please. Thank you.
Hope to do both one day!!
you look so familiar may be princess cruises 🤨
haha not sure, never taken a cruise!
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Mate...love your show!! however!! Alvarinho in Portugal it's not (at all) semi-sparkling!! try Anselmo Mendes wines!, for instance! The KING of Alvarinho!! semi-sparking are cheap entry level blends made to be super crisp, needing at least 5 degrees celsius to be drunk!! (as they are not good at all)keep up the good show!! cheers!!
great show... only missing that detail!! :) you-re the man!!!
Vinho verde is all ( I mean all.......) wine made directly south of Rias bajas!! limited of course by the mighty DOURO!!!
Thanks Ivo! So I agree, I did make a generalization for this episode, but when you have a moment, check out the “Travel Portugal” episode! We spend a whole segment talking about the still wine Alvarinho, and I agree; it was amazing and I was blown away! 👍
I tried to join your gold club but it says it doesn’t exist. The other levels are available but not the gold. Help a girl out. I wanna give you money lol
So sorry! It was a website glitch (darn technology!), but it's fixed now!
what it is incredible is looking at how Martin Codax show off that they support more than 300 growers but not disclaiming that most of them have been paid after three years since the grapes were sold. Is that a sustainable relationship with growers? I don't think so. Stop drinking mass produced and industrialised Albariño and look for the real albariños out there, the ones that speak honestly about terroir made by small artisans!
good channel, but could you cool down the constant hand gesturing?
Thanks!
WOW! Thank you so much for the support. Really incredible!