Wines made from Albillo mayor grapes of Ica
Discover the best wines made with Albillo mayor as a single variety or as a blend of Ica.
More informations about the variety Albillo mayor
Structured, fat dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and preserved acidity of refined yellow fruits (pear, peach, apricot), candied citrus, white flowers, fennel and calcareous mineral notes. Fine lees-ageing potential. Emerging star of Ribera del Duero DO whites (officially approved in 2019) on the Castilian high plateaus. Native Spanish grape of the upper Douro valley, descendant of hebén, in full qualitative revival.
More informations about the region of Ica
Peruvian region ~300 km south of Lima on the Pacific coast, heart of Pisco. Dry desert climate, draining sandy soils, Andean irrigation. Signature Pisco as national eau-de-vie (no wood ageing) with fresh grape, white flowers, citrus, tropical fruits and muscat notes. Aromatic pisquera varieties (Italia, Moscatel, Albilla, Torontel) and non-aromatic (Quebranta, Negra Criolla, Mollar).
What are the typical flavors of the Albillo mayor grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor