Albarino is hot property in Spain, and has a reputation as a refreshing yet textural drop. This pristine example from Ethereo shows why - it is coolly refreshing, filled with flavours of pear, grapefruit and salt. The texture is succulent and fleshy, with plenty going on. A real joy to drink, this is a real warm-weather winner!

While the winemakers of Bodegas Eidosela go to great lengths to respect the winemaking practices of their region, their philosophy includes not shying away from combining tradition with state of the art technology. As such, their operation features temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks, designed to achieve that perfect blend of sharpness and balance from their perfectly ripened Albarino grapes, all handled with an artisanal touch that provides plenty of charm and personality. The variety Albarino is native to the north-western corner of Spain, and finds its niche in the coastal and river region of Rias Baixas. Here, a mixture of the coastal winds, old vines and sandy granite soils combine to produce a perfect hotbed for the growth of high quality grapes. To maximise the potential, the growers of Rias Baixas use an ancient vine trellising system called enforcado to keep the grapes high off the ground and surrounded by the cooling sea breezes. The Ethereo wines are coolly refreshing, and are a perfect summer tonic!