The origin of Condes de Albarei started with a small group of winegrowers, each with their respective job; teachers, electricians, plumbers, farmers, etc. In 1988 they founded Condes de Albarei and in 1991 it became the first Spanish white wine to receive the gold medal in Bordeaux. Condes de Albarei has its own vineyard of 300 hectares, but they are spread over more than 3,000 different plots. This smallholding means that each vinegrower can be thorough in the cultivation of his vineyard and thanks to this they obtain a great quality of grapes. The vineyards are in the Salnes Valley which is the sub region of Rías Baixas in the Galician region in northwest Spain. Rías Baixas has a great influence from the Atlantic Ocean, giving freshness and a saline touch to Albariño grapes.