Atlantic Spark: Gran Bazán Etiqueta Verde Albariño 2023

Tasting Notes

Pale straw-gold with hints of green. Aromas of lime zest, green apple, white peach, citrus peel and floral whispers lead into a saline, saline-washed swirl. The palate is energetic and medium-bodied—nectarine, peach blossom, grapefruit and oyster-shell minerality balancing fresh acidity. The finish is long, saline, and impossibly drinkable. 

Meet the Winemaker

Gran Bazán, based on Galicia’s Atlantic coast, crafts classic Albariño from vines over 35 years old—growing on granite-rich soils in the Salnés subzone. Their Etiqueta Verde is fermented with indigenous yeasts after cold maceration and aged on lees for months before bottling. The result? A wine with salty texture and coastal drive—pure ocean-in-a-glass energy. 

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Albariño

• Vintage: 2023

• Region: Rías Baixas DO (Salnés Valley), Galicia, Spain

• Aging/Method: Cold maceration (6–8 hr), indigenous yeast fermentation, aged 4–5 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks; no oak. 

• ABV: ~12.5%

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 8–10 °C

Critic Reviews

• James Suckling: 92 pts — “A crisp and refreshing white with lemon peel, lime zest and green apple. Light‑to‑medium body, tangy acidity, pristine minerality, mouthwatering finish. Vegan. Drink now.”

• Tim Atkin MW (2023 vintage context): 92 pts — “Sappy, stony and refreshing with layers of lime, green apple and salinity.” 

• Wine Enthusiast (2022 notes): 91‑94 pts — “Apple, white stone fruit, sea salt finish with length.” 

• Wine & Spirits: 92 pts — “Fresh coastal richness… clean depth… sunny Atlantic energy in a bottle.” 

Food Pairings

• Oysters, scallops, ceviche

• Grilled octopus or citrusy seafood

• Fennel‑dressed goat-cheese salad

• Tapas featuring sea-salty elements like anchovy or olives

Why You Need This Bottle

Because this Albariño flexes Atlantic breeze, saline tension, citrus brightness and floral lift in every sip—yet feels effortless. Gran Bazán’s 2023 Etiqueta Verde is coastal elegance in a bottle: refreshing, food-friendly, and built for rounds at the table.

Ready for Spanish sea salt swagger? Add Gran Bazán Etiqueta Verde Albariño 2023 to your cart—free shipping when applicable or with club discounts locked in. Sip coastal brilliance now.