Masterclass with Tim Atkins MW @ Trivet Restaurant London
Tasting Notes
2024 Balado Albarino Zarate Val do Salnes
This 2024 Balado from Zárate is chalky, pure, and vividly Atlantic. On the nose, citrus blossom, green apple, and lemon zest rise with a chalk-dust mineral thread and a whisper of sea spray. The aromatics are direct and precise rather than opulent.
On the palate, the wine is taut and energized by bright acidity, carrying flavours of lime pith, crisp pear, and saline minerality. Chalky texture and sea salt nuance carry through to a long, refreshing finish, where citrus peel and crushed stone linger with tension rather than weight. A textbook expression of Salnés freshness and definition.
⭐ Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆ (8/9)
London Supplier: Indigo Wine
Approx. Price: £28–£38
2024 Finca O Pereiro Albarino Albamar Val do Salnes
Albamar’s 2024 Finca O Pereiro presents a broader, fruit-infused style without losing the hallmark Salnés focus. The nose opens with white peach, lemon oil, and wild herb, layered over fine mineral and a cool saline edge. There’s a generous aromatic presence that remains refined rather than overt.
On the palate, the wine is lively and expansive, the orchard fruit core supported by crisp acidity and a clean mineral spine. Flavours of nectarine, citrus zest, and gently crushed stones flow into a finish that’s both generous and finely tuned — bright, saline, and persistent. A compelling balance of weight and tension.
⭐ Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆ (8/9)
London Supplier: Vine Trail
Approx. Price: £32–£45
2024 Albarino Cepas Vellas Do Ferreiro Gerardo Mendez Val do Salnes
The 2024 Cepas Vellas by Do Ferreiro is exceptional in clarity and dimension. The nose is instantly expressive: white peach, green mango, jasmine flower, and lemon zest mingle with wet limestone and ocean brine, underpinned by subtle herbal complexity. The aromatics are deep without heaviness.
On the palate, the wine is beautifully structured, its lush fruit carried by vibrant acidity that gives vertical lift. Flavours of citrus peel, saline minerality, and orchard fruit unfold in layered precision, leading to a long, savoury finish where sea salt and wet stone resonate. This is Albariño of serious intent — deep, textural, and thrillingly precise.
⭐ Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/9)
London Supplier: Vine Trail
Approx. Price: £38–£55
2023 Calabobos Albarino Lagar de Costa Val do Salnes
Fresh, brisk and Atlantic-driven, opening with lime peel, green apple and a clear note of sea spray. The palate is light yet incisive, built around crunchy acidity and chalky minerality rather than fruit weight. Subtle herbal nuances emerge with air, and the finish is clean, saline and refreshing, making this a classic, food-oriented Albariño.
Rating: 90 points | Supplier: Hedonism Wines, Flint Wines | Price: £26–£32
2023 Soberbioso Albarino Noelia Bebelia Soutomaior
A more expressive Albarino, combining ripe pear, white peach and citrus blossom with hints of fennel and wild herbs. The palate shows attractive texture, with gentle phenolic grip and well-integrated acidity giving both shape and persistence. A slightly savoury finish adds complexity without heaviness.
Rating: 91 points | Supplier: Indigo Wine, Berry Bros. & Rudd | Price: £28–£35
2023 Leirana Genoveva Albarino Forjas del Salnes Val do Salnes
Taut, precise and quietly complex, showing citrus oil, pear skin, crushed stone and a subtle reductive edge. The palate is layered rather than overtly powerful, driven by acidity and mineral extract. Saline, focused and long, this is a serious Albariño that rewards attention and time in the glass.
Rating: 94 points | Supplier: Vine Trail, Corney & Barrow | Price: £38–£48
2023 Pedranai de Santiago Roma Albarino Santiago Roma Val do Salnes
Restrained and elegant, with lemon zest, green pear and wet stone aromas. The palate is linear and finely balanced, prioritising freshness and precision over volume. Finishes dry, mineral and quietly persistent.
Rating: 89 points | Supplier: Flint Wines | Price: £24–£30
2022 Albarino Veigamoura Condado do Tea
Riper in profile, with yellow apple, peach and soft floral tones. The palate is rounded and approachable, offering moderate acidity and gentle structure. Less saline than coastal examples, but balanced and easy-drinking.
Rating: 88 points | Supplier: Alliance Wine | Price: £18–£22
2022 Albarino Arjousa Martin Codax Val do Salnes
Clean and classical, showing citrus, apple and white flowers with a subtle marine note. The palate is fresh and well-proportioned, with straightforward structure and a crisp, refreshing finish.
Rating: 87 points | Supplier: Bibendum | Price: £16–£20
2022 III Ano Albarino Palacio de Fefinanes Val do Salnes
More evolved and layered, offering dried citrus peel, chamomile, almond skin and subtle oxidative nuance. The palate combines maturity with firm acidity, finishing savoury and persistent, showing how Albariño gains depth with time.
Rating: 93 points | Supplier: Indigo Wine, Berry Bros. & Rudd | Price: £45–£55
2021 Prime Albarino Paco & Lola Val do Salnes
A modern, polished style, combining ripe citrus, melon and light tropical notes. Smooth texture and balanced acidity make this immediately appealing, finishing clean and aromatic.
Rating: 89 points | Supplier: Enotria & Coe | Price: £22–£27
2021 Don Alvaro de Bazan Granbazan Val do Salnes
Elegant and focused, with citrus blossom, lime and crushed stone. The palate is taut and refined, driven by acidity and saline tension rather than fruit richness. Long, precise finish.
Rating: 92 points | Supplier: Flint Wines | Price: £32–£40
2021 Finca Las Tablas Maior de Mendoza Val do Salnes
Concentrated and structured, showing ripe orchard fruit, subtle spice and herbal undertones. The palate is broader and more serious, with depth, texture and a savoury, lingering close.
Rating: 91 points | Supplier: Vine Trail | Price: £34–£42
2019 La Trucha de Otono 2019 Noelia de Paz Condado do Tea
Autumnal and expressive, with baked apple, dried herbs, honey and soft spice. Rounded and mellow on the palate, with integrated acidity and a warm, evolved finish.
Rating: 90 points | Supplier: Indigo Wine | Price: £30–£38
2019 Claudia Albarino Compania de Vinos Trico Condado do Tea
Textural and complex, with citrus peel, stone fruit and light oxidative notes. Broad yet balanced, finishing nutty and savoury with notable persistence.
Rating: 92 points | Supplier: Berry Bros. & Rudd | Price: £40–£50
2013 Sin Palabras Edicion Especial 2013 Adegas Castrobrey Ribeira do Ulla
Fully mature and distinctive, showing dried citrus, toast, spice and earthy complexity. The palate is layered and savoury, with tertiary depth and a long, contemplative finish.
Rating: 93 points | Supplier: Vine Trail | Price: £55–£70
2023 O Esteiro Caino Tinto 2023 Albamar Val do Salnes
Fresh and vibrant red, with cranberry, red cherry and floral lift. Light-bodied, energetic and finely tannic, driven by acidity and freshness rather than extraction.
Rating: 91 points | Supplier: Flint Wines | Price: £26–£32
2023 Fabainos Bodegas Fulcro Val do Salnés
Highly mineral and incisive, showing lemon zest, green apple and sea spray. Linear and tense, finishing crisp and mouthwatering.
Rating: 92 points | Supplier: Vine Trail | Price: £34–£42
2020 Pedral Attis Val do Salnes
Richer and more structured, with ripe citrus, orchard fruit and discreet oak spice. Broad mid-palate balanced by freshness and a savoury, lingering finish.
Rating: 91 points | Supplier: Indigo Wine | Price: £36–£45
Martín Codax Espumoso 85 Val do Salnes
Fine mousse with aromas of citrus, green apple and fresh bread. Dry, brisk and refreshing, with clean acidity and a crisp, saline finish.
Rating: 88 points | Supplier: Bibendum | Price: £18–£22
2024 Desconcierto Albarino Cambados Urban Winery Val do Salnes
Youthful and vivid, bursting with lime, grapefruit and fresh herbs. High acidity and tension, finishing sharply saline and refreshing.
Rating: 89 points | Supplier: Flint Wines | Price: £22–£28
2024 Rosal Albarino Quinta de Couselo O Rosal
Highly aromatic, with citrus, white peach and subtle tropical notes. Juicy and well-balanced, supported by lively acidity and floral lift.
Rating: 88 points | Supplier: Alliance Wine | Price: £16–£20
2020 Albarino Gran Anada La Val Condado do Tea
Structured and layered, combining ripe stone fruit, citrus peel and light spice. Textural palate with depth and a dry, persistent finish.
Rating: 91 points | Supplier: Indigo Wine | Price: £32–£40
2020 Finca Valinas Mar de Frades Val do Salnes
Polished and precise, marked by citrus oil, saline minerality and floral lift. Focused palate with clarity and length.
Rating: 92 points | Supplier: Bibendum | Price: £28–£35
2016 Fillaboa 1898 Condado do Tea
Developed and complex, showing dried fruit, honey, herbs and subtle spice. Rounded yet fresh, with tertiary nuance and sustained balance.
Rating: 92 points | Supplier: Berry Bros. & Rudd | Price: £45–£55
2015 Pazo Senorans Seleccion de Anada Val do Salnes
Deep and serious, offering dried citrus, chamomile, almond and sea spray. Concentrated yet vibrant, with a long, savoury and refined finish that highlights Albariño’s ageing potential.
Rating: 94 points | Supplier: Indigo Wine, Flint Wines | Price: £55–£70
