Whether from the Atlantic Ocean or the River Plate Estuary, the grape typically grows in vineyards less than 30 km from the coast, thus benefiting from its influence. The Atlantico Sur wines show the varietal as it is shaped by maritime saline freshness. This concurrence births pure, refreshing and alluring wines. Atlantic Wines of Uruguay.

The secret of the coastal inuence lies in the low temperatures during the grape ripening season in summer. As in Galicia, the freshness of the ocean allows for early harvesting of the grapes for a considerable amount of aromatic compounds and acidity, ideal for producing this saline, intense and naturally very acidic wine.

Each plot of Albariño is harvested at dierent times of maturation, obtaining varied wines from the same vineyard. When harvesting early, the most citrusy and oral side is highlighted. Whereas, two weeks later, aromas of fruits like melon and peach appear. A distinct mineral prole is achieved in both vineyards.