Wines made from Albillo mayor grapes of Valle de la Orotava
Discover the best wines made with Albillo mayor as a single variety or as a blend of Valle de la Orotava.
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 Iles Canaries
DO of north-western Tenerife (Canaries, ~1,000 ha) on volcanic slopes of Teide at 800 m, vines on spectacular braided cordons (4-15 m), pumice and basalt soils, trade wind cooling. Listán Negro is the signature indigenous red (~80% of reds): airy and spiced with red cherry, raspberry, herbs, smoke and a characteristic volcanic mineral touch, fine tannins and saline freshness. Listán Blanco, Gual and Vijariego in mineral saline whites.