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Aquitania is owned by M. Aquin, a local businessman who always dreamt of making world class Albariño. Large plots of land are very hard to come by in Rias Baixas so he slowly bought up scattered plots, being careful to select land with 8km of the winery, all granitic soils, and some over 100 years old.

with seafood, seafood, seafood!  Shellfish, octopus and hot summer days are the perfect pairings.

CVNE is pronounced "Coo-nay" and stands for "Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana" or "Wine Company of Northern Spain". It was founded in 1879 by 2 brothers and is still being operated by the family today.

in colder weather or with heartier foods

at sunset. The creamy, toastiness will keep you cozy after the temperature drops

This wine is very similar to it's predecessor from Gaba do Xil. The difference is the grapes are now coming from a more selective area of vineyards.

with good food. This wine has great body and complexity without any oak, making it a versatile companion to food.

The winemaker here is Juan Antonio Ponce of Bodegas Ponce. While some orange wines can be overly weird and off putting, this one is very accessible and gulpable.

by the slighty adventurous winedrinker with quesos and embutidos.

In San Sebastian, Txakoli is poured into the glass from a high distance using a spout to get the bubbles moving. It's also served just a little at a time so that it's always cold, bubbly, and fresh!

on the hottest day of the summer

"La Seca" means "the dry" and is the name of the village and appelation in Rueda where this wine is made.

with quesos and embutidos