White wines for spring / day

From heavy winter wines, we move to lighter, fresher and more lively. This time I offer the story of three great spring wines that fit this season when it is still cool, but everything shows that spring is here.

They are Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño and Grüner felt. Each of them offers a special and different taste experience and fits perfectly with spring dishes.

Sauvignon Blanc – Crunchy and aromatic

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular white wines in the world. This wine is made from Sauvignon Blanc Grapes known for their high acidity and expressive aroma. It is characterized by pronounced notes of citrus, green apple peel and freshly maid grass. Sauvignon Blanc From New Zealand (especially in the Marlboro region) offers a more intense taste of tropical fruits with passiflora and gooseberry accents, while the French Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc The wines are more mineral and more elegant. Spring is especially suitable for Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre and Pouilly-fumé Winery in France, as well as from Chile and South Africa, where these wines have special taste nuances. Sauvignon Blanc White wines are perfectly matched with fresh salads, goat cheese, seafood and asparagus.

Albariño – the freshness of the sea wind

Less known to us but Albariño is one of Spain’s most prestigious white wines coming from Rias Baiks region in Galicia. It is a refreshing, lively and mineral wine that has a great impact on the Atlantic Ocean on wine making. Albariño The grapes are grown in a cool, humid climate that gives them pronounced acidity and a rich aromatic profile.

Albariño is known for its crispness and light salinity, which gives it a unique character. The aroma is dominated by citrus fruits, peaches, apricots and tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango. Sometimes you can also feel the notes of sea salt, limestone and green medicines that make this wine particularly refreshing.

Albariño regions and peculiarities of production

Albeit Albariño Most often associated with Spain, it is also grown in other countries, such as Portugal (Vino Verdes region), USA (California) and Australia. However, it is believed that Spanish Rias Baika wine is most authentic Albariño Taste thanks to climate and granite soil that gives the wine mineral nuances.

Albariño Usually it is not aged in oak barrels to maintain its fresh and crisp character. Sometimes it is matured on a sediment that gives the wine a slightly richer texture and complexity.

Albariño is one of the best partners of seafood and light Mediterranean cuisine. Its lively acidity and mineral nature are perfectly complemented by oysters, shrimp, grilled fish and squid. It can also be enjoyed with fresh salads, goat cheese and even light Asian dishes such as sushi, as well as spicy Thai dishes.

Grüner felt – Austrian pearl

Grüner felt is Austria’s most popular white wine, which has earned international recognition. This wine is famous for its lively acidity, spicy and fresh mineral nature. Thanks to a refreshing taste, Grüner felt There is a great choice for spring.

Grüner felt Characterized by citrus fruits, apple, pear and peach aromas, often complemented with white pepper, herbs and mineral notes. Sometimes it has a light touch of tropical fruits, but most often it is distinguished by crisp freshness and elegant taste nuances. This wine is well balanced and its expressive taste remains in the aftertaste for a long time.

Albeit Grüner felt It is mainly grown in Austria and can also be found in other countries such as Germany, Slovakia, the US and New Zealand. However, the highest quality Grüner felt Comes from the Austrian Lower Austrian region, especially from Vahava, Kamptala and Kremstala districts.

To maintain the freshness and purity of the wine, it is made in stainless steel tanks. Sometimes it is matured in oak barrels, which gives the wine the complexity and depth. For enjoyment in the spring, the barrels are undefeated.

Grüner felt Spicy and citrus notes perfectly complement Asian cuisine, especially spicy Thai and Vietnam dishes. This wine is also a great choice for asparagus, goat cheese, seafood and grilled chicken. Mineral nuances also make it compatible with fresh salads and vegetable dishes.