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Beloware notes on Rias Baixas albarinos from a recent tasting. They are listed in ascending order, by price, and each one lands at 12.5 percent alcohol.

2014Valminor Albarino. This winewas floral with bright fruit, including ripe peach and melon, plus anise, salinity and a clean, refreshing finish. $14

2015Martin Codax Albarino. Grapefruit, floral notes, lemon, apple, nuts and minerality came together in this soft yet crisp wine. $15

2015VeigaNaumAlbarino. Full of lime, floral notes and nuttiness, plus bright, slashing acidity and pleasant bread notes. $15

2015TerradeAsorei Albarino. Green apple, pear, grapefruit, fennel, tongue-zapping acidity and a touch of bitternesswere all present in this wine. $17

2015LagarDa Condesa Albarino. Lush tropical fruit, unctuous and juicy, mingled with citrus, a touch of oak, vanilla and mouthwatering acidity. $18

2015Pazo deSan Mauro Albarino. Apple, pear, citrus, salinity and minerality mingled with pleasant tartness. $18

2015You& MeAlbarino. Floral and tropical with bursts of lemon-lime and awave of racy salinity on the finish. $18

2016 LaxasAlbarino. Stone and tropical fruits were joined by apple, melon and minerality in this floral wine fromthe Condado do Tea subregion. $20

2014Paco& LolaAlbarino. Earthy, briny, citrus-tangy and elegant, with softness, a kiss of vanilla and a long finish. $20

2015Pazo Senorans Albarino. Grapefruit, apricot, stone fruits, lively acidity and a touch of bitterness on the finish. $21

2015Granbazan EtiquetaAmbar Albarino. Nutty and full of minerality, with stone and tropical fruits, citrus and tangy acidity. $22

If your wine store does not carry these , ask for a wine similar in style and price.