Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon, fennel, Atlantic salt, white flowers

Palate: citrus pith, iodine, wet stone, racy saline finish

Albamar's unsulphured Fusco bottling: zero added sulphites, the most natural-end Albariño in the range.

What it pairs with

  • Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater Find galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater on TableJourney →
    Albariño's saline edge and racy acidity echo the iodine of the barnacles without overwhelming their delicate sweet flesh.
  • Arcade oysters on ice with lemon
    Atlantic Galician oysters meet their stylistic twin: same coastal salinity, same citrus snap, same minerality from the Ría de Arousa.
  • Boquerones en vinagre (white anchovies in vinegar) Find boquerones en vinagre (white anchovies in vinegar) on TableJourney →
    Cured oily fish in vinegar wants high acid and salinity, not oak: a young Albariño sits exactly in that pocket.
  • Lime-cured sea-bass ceviche
    Racy acidity meets racy acidity; Albariño's grapefruit-pith finish bridges the chilli-coriander dressing.

How to serve Albamar Fusco

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater, Arcade oysters on ice with lemon, Boquerones en vinagre (white anchovies in vinegar). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Fusco is Albamar's no-added-sulphite Albariño bottling, the most natural-end wine in Xurxo Alba's range.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Albamar · visiting guide
Grapes
Albariño
Classification
DO Rías Baixas
Oak
Stainless steel, native yeast, zero added sulphites
ABV
12.5%
Price
€22-30 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Albamar Fusco

What does Albamar Fusco taste like?

On the nose, lemon, fennel, Atlantic salt, white flowers. On the palate, citrus pith, iodine, wet stone, racy saline finish. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Albamar's unsulphured Fusco bottling: zero added sulphites, the most natural-end Albariño in the range.

When should I drink Albamar Fusco?

Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Albamar Fusco?

Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Arcade oysters on ice with lemon and Boquerones en vinagre (white anchovies in vinegar). Albariño's saline edge and racy acidity echo the iodine of the barnacles without overwhelming their delicate sweet flesh.

Is Albamar Fusco vegan?

Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.

What grapes are in Albamar Fusco?

The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.

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