Bodega Garzón is Uruguay’s most celebrated winery — and one of the most ambitious wine projects in all of South America. Located in the Maldonado department near the Atlantic coast, the estate was built from scratch on a dramatic hillside of granite and basalt soils, with a philosophy rooted in terroir-driven winem...Show More >
Bodega Garzón is Uruguay’s most celebrated winery — and one of the most ambitious wine projects in all of South America. Located in the Maldonado department near the Atlantic coast, the estate was built from scratch on a dramatic hillside of granite and basalt soils, with a philosophy rooted in terroir-driven winemaking and sustainable viticulture. Garzón has single-handedly put Uruguayan Albaríno on the world map, producing expressions that regularly rival the best from the grape’s native Galicia in northwest Spain. The Reserva Albaríno is aged on fine lees in stainless steel for three to six months, preserving the grape’s natural freshness and mineral character while adding texture and roundness. At $19.99, this is one of the most exciting and undervalued white wines in the shop.
Pale yellow with greenish reflections in the glass, with a fresh, aromatic nose of ripe peach, citrus blossom, and a distinctive mineral salinity that speaks directly to the Atlantic-influenced terroir. On the palate: crisp and vibrant, with bright citrus fruit, stone fruit, and a marked acidity that gives the wine real energy and focus. The lees aging adds a subtle roundness and a long, clean, mineral finish that lingers beautifully. Serve well-chilled as an aperitif, or pair with grilled shrimp, oysters, ceviche, grilled fish, or light seafood pasta.
Producer: Bodega Garzón · Maldonado, Uruguay
Wine: Reserva Albaríno
Vintage: 2025
Origin: Maldonado, Uruguay (Atlantic coast)
Varietal: 100% Albaríno
Aging: 3–6 months on fine lees · Stainless steel
Style: Crisp, mineral, aromatic Atlantic white
Drinking Window: Now–2027 · Best young and fresh
Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes: Ripe peach, citrus blossom, mineral salinity, bright citrus, stone fruit, long clean finish
Pair With: Oysters · Grilled shrimp · Ceviche · Grilled fish · Seafood pasta · Aperitif
Uruguay’s most celebrated winery, Atlantic terroir — Albaríno that rivals the best of Galicia.
