A custom cuvee made for Eric Solomon from this large producer, this 2011 Albarino reveals loads of tropical fruit, white peach, honeysuckle and apricot notes along with medium body and a fresh, lively style. The crisp acid and abundant fruit make this a hedonistic, crowd-pleasing, dry white to drink over the next 1-2 years.Importer:Eric Solomon, European Cellars Charlotte, NC; Tel. (704) 358-1565; Fax (704) 358-1797

The Burgans Albarino is a perennial Best Buy in these pages. The 2010 Burgans Albarino delivers notes of lemon, peach, mineral, and a hint of tropical fruit aromas. Round, ripe, and savory with a slightly exotic personality, it is a nicely textured effort that over-delivers in a big way. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Eric Solomon Selections, Charlotte, NC; Tel. (704) 358-1565

The 2009 Albarino is light gold-colored with a lovely bouquet of white flowers, hazelnut, peach pit, and mineral. On the palate it is surprisingly complex for its bargain price with a viscosity bordering on opulence. If you enjoy Albarino, this is one to buy by the case.Burgans’ Albarino is an annual Best Buy in this journal but the superb 2009 vintage in Rias Baixas has carried it to new heights.Importer: Eric Solomon Selections, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565

The 2007 Burgans Albarino is light gold-colored with a sprightly nose of mineral, spring flowers, and lemon peel. Ripe, balanced, and concentrated, this is an ideal match for flaky fish courses. Drink it over the next 1-2 years.Burgans is a custom cuvee made for importer Eric Solomon. While it’s not the best Albarino on the market, in terms of bang for the buck, it has no challenger.Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565

A custom cuvee made for the American importer, this wine used to be known as Martin Codax as it comes from that well-known cooperative. With medium body as well as wonderfully crisp, orange marmalade, mineral, and flowery tropical fruit notes, it is ideal for enjoying with seafood and shell fish. It is also a terrific bargain.Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565