La Mala · Valdegatiles · Llanos del Almendro
In the past, the Albillo Mayor varietal could be found interspersed in vineyards that are dominated by Tempranillo, used to bring acidity to robust reds. Nowadays, select winemakers such as Ismael Sanz are focusing on Albillo Mayor as the main actor in the play. From well over centenary vines, skin contact fermentation, aged on its fine lees for six months in a combination of used French oak barrels alongside clay amphorae (tinajas). Apricot, pear, green apple, lemon, acidity, chalky, creamy - architectural.
D.O. Ribera del Duero
Grapes: Albillo Mayor
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