The beautiful 2024 Monte Pio Raxeira checks every single box for what we’re looking for in an Albariño from Val do Salnés, the Holy Land for the grape. For a sustainably farmed, hand-harvested, native-yeast-fermented bottle that bursts with Salnés character—there’s sea-spray and citrus zest galore, along with beautiful crunchy white fruit—it’s one of the best Albariños we’ve tried for the price in a long time.

A pale platinum-gold core. The aromas are driven by a parade of mandarin blossom, lemon peel, ginger, and ocean mist. The palate is precise and enlightening, with citrus notes, spice, and uplifting acidity that resolves in a lasting finish. A fresh, focused, and zesty Albariño from the grape’s holy land. Drink now–2028.