Introduction:
The 2025 Bodega Garzón Albariño Reserva is a vibrant, coastal-driven white wine that highlights Uruguay’s emerging reputation for premium Albariño. Crafted with precision and a focus on terroir expression, this Reserva bottling elevates freshness with added texture and complexity. Bodega Garzón’s sustainable philosophy and Atlantic Ocean influence combine to create a wine of aromatic intensity, saline freshness, and refined structure.

Terrior:
Located in Maldonado near Uruguay’s southeastern Atlantic coastline, Bodega Garzón’s vineyards are planted on ancient granite-based soils with excellent drainage and low fertility. The maritime climate plays a defining role: warm, sunny days ensure full ripening, while cool ocean breezes and significant diurnal shifts preserve acidity and aromatic clarity. The 2025 vintage benefited from steady ripening conditions, producing grapes with vibrant acidity, expressive fruit, and balanced concentration. The granite soils impart a distinct mineral backbone and subtle saline character.

Appearance:
Bright pale gold with green reflections, brilliant and crystalline, reflecting youth and vitality.

Nose:
Intensely aromatic yet refined, opening with white peach, apricot, and citrus blossom. Notes of lime zest, green apple, and subtle pineapple are layered with hints of jasmine and crushed stone. A delicate saline breeze and faint lees-derived creaminess add complexity.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with a lively, refreshing acidity. Flavors of ripe pear, nectarine, and grapefruit unfold across a textured mid-palate. Subtle lees contact contributes roundness without diminishing precision. A mineral streak—reminiscent of wet granite—runs through the wine, balanced by bright citrus lift and coastal salinity.

Finish:
Long, crisp, and mouthwatering, with lingering citrus oils, stone fruit, and a refined saline-mineral echo that reflects its Atlantic origin.

Food Pairings:

• Meat: Grilled lemon-garlic shrimp, roasted chicken with herbs, or seared scallops

• Vegetarian: Goat cheese salad with citrus vinaigrette, grilled asparagus, or vegetable paella

• Charcuterie Board: Fresh chèvre, Manchego, Marcona almonds, olives, and crusty sourdough

Overall Impression:
The 2025 Bodega Garzón Albariño Reserva captures the essence of Uruguay’s Atlantic-influenced terroir through vibrant acidity, expressive stone fruit, and a distinctive granite-driven minerality. The maritime climate and well-drained soils lend freshness and saline complexity, while careful winemaking adds subtle texture and balance. Elegant yet approachable, this wine shines alongside seafood, particularly grilled shrimp or scallops, and exemplifies Uruguay’s rising stature in premium white wine production.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 13.5%
Farming Practices: Sustainable viticulture; estate-grown fruit
Producer Name: Bodega Garzón
Old World / New World: New World
Country of Origin: Uruguay
Region: Maldonado
Grape Varietals: 100% Albariño
Vintage: 2025
Wine Style: Dry, aromatic white wine
Winemaking Techniques: Hand-harvested fruit; temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation; partial lees aging for added texture; minimal oak influence to preserve varietal purity
Pack Size: 750ml
Container Style: Glass bottle
Closure Style: Natural cork

Sources:
Bodega Garzón official technical information
Uruguay wine regulatory and regional climate data
Maldonado coastal viticulture reports