Wines made from Albillo mayor grapes of Cigales
Discover the best wines made with Albillo mayor as a single variety or as a blend of Cigales.
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.
DO north of Valladolid (Castile and León), ~750 m plateau, pebble soils, continental climate. Historic kingdom of clarete rosé signature: red-white blended rosés with intense salmon hue, ripe strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, citrus and floral notes, structured fresh palate — gastronomic, far from modern pale rosés. Tempranillo (Tinta del País) in firm reds (cherry, plum, leather, spice) and supple Garnacha in full qualitative rise.