Albariño usually means Spain or Portugal. This week, we travel much farther south to see whether the grape has found a legitimate second home in Uruguay.
We taste the 2025 Bodega Garzón Reserva Albariño, a coastal white wine packed with grapefruit, green apple, floral aromas, bright acidity, and a salty finish. Does Uruguay bring something new to the grape, or has Bodega Garzón recreated the Spanish Albariño experience for around $20?
We also explore why Uruguay’s Atlantic coast suits Albariño, reveal how heavily the country is investing in the grape, and play a Uruguay-themed round of Grape Guesses.
Wine details
Wine: Bodega Garzón Reserva AlbariñoVintage: 2025Region: Maldonado, UruguayGrape: 100% AlbariñoAlcohol: 13% ABVPrice: Approximately $20
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Chapters
00:00 Intro: Albariño From Uruguay?
00:58 Can Uruguay Compete With Spain?
02:02 Aaron’s First Experience With Bodega Garzón
03:45 Wine Details and Price
04:19 First Sips: Salty, Breezy, and “Acidy”
05:34 Grapefruit, Green Apple, and Coastal Character
07:57 What Defines Spanish Albariño?
08:55 Does Uruguay’s Version Taste Different?
09:41 Why Albariño Works in Uruguay
11:27 Availability and Value
13:03 The Final Reviews
17:17 A Must-Share Because of the Story?
19:33 Grape Guesses: Uruguay Edition
22:49 The Rise of Albariño in Uruguay
27:34 How Many Uruguayan Producers Grow Albariño?
30:33 Outro and Where to Find Us
