Turonia Albariño 2024 (Quinta de Couselo, Rías Baixas) is a bright, saline-driven expression of Galicia’s Atlantic coast. Fermented in stainless steel and aged on lees for four months, it delivers vivid aromas of lemon pith, green apple, and fresh herbs, underpinned by a distinct flinty minerality. On the palate, it balances density and acidity with elegant salinity reminiscent of sea breezes. Leading critics have taken note: wine‑searcher highlights its “green and flinty” character and recommends pairing it with shellfish, crab, or lobster. With its coastal freshness, Turonia 2024 is a compelling showcase of Rías Baixas Albariño—crisp, refined, and ideal with seafood or as an aperitif.

Quinta de Couselo is a picturesque estate in the O Rosal subzone of Galicia’s Rías Baixas appellation, rooted in history and Atlantic terroir. With vineyard origins dating back to Cistercian monks in 1163 and family ownership from the 19th century, this nine-hectare property was revitalized in 2013 by José Manuel Martínez Juste, president of the Galician Winemakers’ Association, and integrated into the Grandes Pagos Gallegos group . Soils of sedimentary granite and slate, combined with a cool, misty coastal climate, support pergola- and trellis-trained Albariño vines aged 15–40 years, along with small parcels of Caíño Blanco and Loureiro.

Winemaking at Quinta de Couselo reflects a commitment to precision and terroir expression. Grapes are hand-harvested into small crates, cooled, sorted, and gently pressed before fermenting with native yeasts in stainless steel. Wines age on fine lees—typically six months for the core Albariño and four months for their single vineyard Turonia—yielding bright, mineral-driven whites with saline freshness. Critics praise their balance and clarity: the 2022 O Rosal Albariño earned 91 points from Wine Enthusiast for its pear, apricot, jasmine, and passion fruit layers, while analysis extols their “textbook maritime salinity” and vibrant stone fruit aromatics. Under Juste’s stewardship, Quinta de Couselo continues to make limited production Albariños that vividly express Galicia’s rugged, coastal terroir.

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Albariño is a characterful white grape variety native to Galicia in northwestern Spain, particularly the Rías Baixas region, where it thrives in the cool, Atlantic-influenced climate. Known for its bright acidity, aromatic lift, and saline freshness, Albariño typically offers lively flavours of citrus, green apple, peach, and apricot, with floral and sometimes lightly tropical notes. A hallmark of the variety is its distinctive mineral edge and subtle sea spray character—reflecting its coastal terroir. While usually made in a dry, unoaked style to preserve its vibrancy, some producers experiment with lees aging or oak for added texture and complexity. Equally expressive in Portugal’s Vinho Verde region (as Alvarinho), this grape is a natural partner for seafood, especially shellfish, and is beloved for its crisp, refreshing style and growing international appeal.

Galicia - in Spain’s lush and windswept northwest, is a unique and increasingly celebrated wine region defined by its cool, Atlantic-influenced climate and dramatic landscapes of green hills, granite soils, and misty coastal valleys. Best known for the Rías Baixas DO, Galicia is the spiritual home of Albariño—a crisp, aromatic white grape that thrives in the region’s salty air and granite-rich soils, producing wines with vibrant acidity, citrus fruit, and a distinctive mineral edge. Other appellations like Ribeiro, Ribeira Sacra, Valdeorras, and Monterrei showcase a broader palette of indigenous grapes such as Godello, Treixadura, Mencía, and Brancellao. Galicia’s wines are shaped by artisanal producers, steep vineyard terraces, and a deep connection to tradition, resulting in expressive, terroir-driven wines that pair effortlessly with the region’s world-class seafood cuisine.