Albariño Day, also known as International Albariño Day, is celebrated worldwide every August 1 to honor the Albariño grape variety, which is primarily grown in northwestern Portugal and the Spanish region of Galicia. This white wine grape, native to the Iberian Peninsula, has been cultivated since the 12th century and gained popularity as a varietal wine in the 1980s. The day coincides with the annual Albariño festival (Festa do Albariño) in Cambados, Galicia, which attracts around 150,000 attendees and features wine tastings, food stalls, and musical performances. Celebrants often enjoy Albariño wines, known for their light, refreshing qualities and compatibility with seafood, by attending wine tastings or sharing a bottle with friends. The festival originated from a competition in 1953 to determine the best Albariño wine, leading to its current status as a major tourist attraction.