Wines made from Albillo mayor grapes of Castille-et-Léon
Discover the best wines made with Albillo mayor as a single variety or as a blend of Castille-et-Léon.
More informations about the variety Albillo mayor
Very old Spanish grape variety originating and cultivated in the upper Douro Valley - Ribera del Duero province of Burgos -. It is believed to be the result of a natural cross between the white Heben and a variety that is still unknown today. It should be noted that the synonym albillo is used for many other grape varieties, such as chasselas, muscat of Alexandria or albillo de Toro, verdejo or albillo de Nava, ... and it should not be confused with torrontés riojano. You can find the Albillo mayor in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Peru, Chile, Bulgaria, ... completely unknown in France.
More informations about the region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
What are the typical flavors of the Albillo mayor grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Albillo mayor
- EarthPresent in 2% of Albillo mayor
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Albillo mayor
- OakPresent in 2% of Albillo mayor
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- OakyPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- PeachPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor