How about some Spanish whites for Turkey Day part 1

Who loves a good white wine with their Thankgiving meal? Raise your hand. *raises hand* Now I know many of you are going to tell me you like savignon blanc and riesling(which are not all sweet!!!!!) with that turkey and possibly ham. I love those varietals too people. Those however, are a given. Those are traditional wines that everyone has at this great meal. Well, its time to grab that proverbial shovel and start digging for some unknown treasures. Those are not the only whites that go good with the big bird. Spain offers a wealth of native varietals that provide not only gorgeous fruit but also ripping acidity to accentuate the flavors of the turkey as well as all the other delectable Thanksgiving side dishes. Here is one example of a white varietal that is unknown to most
Ever hear of a grape called airen? It is an aromatic white varietal grown especially in the south of Spain that offers fruits such as lemon, grapfruit, pineapple as well as banana along with awesome floral notes(dandelion,marigold), hay and brilliant acidity. These flavors are the perfect marriage for turkey. The citrus flavors as well as the acidity will enhance the flavors of a meat that is not necessarily the most flavorful by itself. The floral and grassy aspects provide a good seasoning(so to speak) to the turkey and are a delight along side the stuffing and the mashed potatoes. Here are some fine examples of airen wines to check out. Oh ! did I say airen wines are generally value driven? $8-$10 are the norm.
Finca Vieja Blanco- this wine is made from 100% airen. This wine gives you the grapfruit and lemony notes typical of the grape but focuses on the floral and hay notes with sharp acidity. $8-$9
Carril de Cotos Airen.-This wine gives you pineapple and banana flavors with alittle bit of the of peel and a good deal of acidity. This focuses more on the fruit.
So there. You have two different styles of airen wines to check out. Enjoy them. They will give you much pleasure. Don't forget to share with family and your closest friends! be thankful for a wonderful family, good food, and most importantly.....ok not the most important but pretty damn important if you ask me be thankful for delicious wine. Please check back for part 2 on Spanish whites for Turkey day. There is more delicious treasure awaiting to be uncovered.