Periplo Albariño by Marichal

Periplo Albariño ’23 by Marichal

Location: Canelones, Uruguay
Grapes: 100% Albariño
Style: Still White | Unoaked | Fresh & Coastal

light and bright | green apple, pear, peach, citrus | floral lift with some soft minerality

Winemaker(s): Marichal — a family estate founded in 1938, now led by second-generation winemaker Juan Andrés Marichal, blending long-standing tradition with a modern, detail-driven approach.

Winemaking: Hand-harvested into small boxes for pristine fruit; fermented in underground concrete tanks for purity. Full malolactic fermentation — unusual for Albariño — rounding the acidity while keeping freshness.

Name Meaning: Periplo means “journey” or “voyage,” capturing the wine’s coastal influence and the family’s ongoing exploration of Albariño in Uruguay.

Interesting Fact: Awarded 90 points by Decanter — a strong marker of Albariño’s rise in Uruguay.

Serve With: Grilled prawns, squid, ceviche, sushi/sashimi, lemon-roast chicken, ricotta or burrata.

When to drink at Christmas: With seafood or a cheese course