Wines made from Albillo mayor grapes of Ribera del Duero
Discover the best wines made with Albillo mayor as a single variety or as a blend of Ribera del Duero.
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.
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Cradle of great modern Spanish reds: Tempranillo (95% of the vineyard, here Tinto Fino) powerful, deep and elegant with notes of black cherry, blackberry, candied plum, leather, cedar and spices, firm tannins and sustained acidity thanks to altitude (720-1100 m). Classification by age: Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva. Harsh continental climate, clay-limestone soils. DO since 1982, 19,000 ha in Castilla y León.
What are the typical flavors of the Albillo mayor grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Albillo mayor
- EarthPresent in 6% of Albillo mayor
- OakPresent in 6% of Albillo mayor
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Albillo mayor
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Albillo mayor
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Albillo mayor
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Albillo mayor
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Albillo mayor
- CreamPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- CherryPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- OakyPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- SmokePresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Albillo mayor