Martin Codax Albarino Rias Baixas: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Martin Codax Albarino Rias Baixas is a light-bodied dry white wine made from Albarino, in Spain, by Martin Codax. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of White peach, citrus zest, saline minerality and pairs well with Shellfish, ceviche and grilled fish.
Michael's take
“Zesty white peach, sea spray salinity, electric Rías Baixas seafood essential.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Albarino
- Country
- Spain
- Producer
- Martin Codax
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $ · under $15
What to eat with Martin Codax Albarino Rias Baixas
- Shellfish
- ceviche
- grilled fish
- tapas
When to open it
- Seafood night
- patio
- tapas night
Where to buy Martin Codax Albarino Rias Baixas
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Martin Codax Albarino Rias Baixas taste like?
Martin Codax Albarino Rias Baixas is a light-bodied dry white wine with notes of White peach, citrus zest, saline minerality. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Zesty white peach, sea spray salinity, electric Rías Baixas seafood essential.
What food goes with Martin Codax Albarino Rias Baixas?
Michael pairs Martin Codax Albarino Rias Baixas with Shellfish, ceviche, grilled fish and tapas. It works best for Seafood night, patio and tapas night.
How much does Martin Codax Albarino Rias Baixas cost?
Martin Codax Albarino Rias Baixas falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Albarino Michael has poured
- Burgans Albarino Rias Baixas$ · under $15
- Granbazan Rias Baixas Albarino Etiqueta Verde$$ · $15–25
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