Comments on: NV Albero Sparkling White

By: jason

jason — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:53:02 +0000

This one was part of the recent Trader Joe’s Ten For The Tasting (pdf). Here were their notes: "Like running through the sprinklers (naked) on a hot summer day – fresh, lively, frolicsome. Made by Bodegas Iranzo, Spain’s oldest Estate bottle producer (also the first winery in that country to achieve U.S. organic certification), this blend of organically grown Macabeo and Arien grapes is suffused with small bubbles of natural carbon dioxide. It’s lightly sweet with clean floral and tropical fruit flavors and lovely effervescence that tickles the nose. Not a cerebral sparkler, per say, but that’s what makes it perfect for summer. Fill your glass and feel good… not that you need another reason, but, just in case, it is organic and a fine $4.99."

By: jason

jason — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:32:17 +0000

After reading your comments and revisiting the post I realized I forgot to note that the impressions of this wine across the internet have been largely favorable. In addition to RJ, Drinking my way through Trader Joe's Wine, The Bubbly Girl and The Wineauxs all had nice things to say about this wine. I meant to note that this was one was more likely an issue of not agreeing with my palate. I updated the post above to reflect that. Now the question on my mind is am I willing to buy another bottle to confirm my suspicion...

By: rjh

rjh — Sun, 31 May 2009 15:26:40 +0000

definitely straight forward and tasty. i do really like prosecco, but the albero had a few refreshing differences – less bubbles and flavors that clearly cut through. and for $5, to kurt’s point, it’s an awfully nice price point.

i will most likely skip their red as well based on jason’s thoughts.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:06:42 +0000

I agree with Kris. This wine was a pleasant surprise. At the price I paid, $5 here in DC area, it is a bargain.

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:37:37 +0000

I re-bought this cava a few days after I finished the first bottle- I haven’t had it in a while so I won’t go into detail but I loved it- straightforward and tasty. Incidentally I’ve never enjoyed that Prosecco much, but maybe it’s worth another go.

And while I’m here, I like their rose as well, but I agree that skipping their reds is a good plan.