{"title":"Wines: Albillo","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbillo is a name used for a number of of grape varieties grown in northwestern Spain, notably in Galicia. The name derives from the Latin for white - many Spanish and Italian grape names with similar roots are similarly confusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDNA analysis has identified a number of different varieties. The three main variants are the very old Albillo Mayor and Albillo Real, plus Albillo de Albacete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first two are often confused in practice and rarely differentiated in official documentation. Like other varieties mentioned below, they are often simply described as Albillo. Both are also known as Albilla and Albillo de Toro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlbillo Mayor is a presumably natural crossing of Hebén and an unknown variety. DNA studies have shown it to be a parent of Spain's flagship red grape Tempranillo, along with the obscure Benedicto. Albillo Real's parents are Hebén and Folha de Figueira\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ribera del Duero the Pardina synonym seems most likely to be used with Mayor. Albillo is also used in the production of red wine: it is sometimes added in small quantities to Garnacha and\/or Tempranillo to lift aroma and soften tannins. The famous estate of Vega Sicilia grows a small amount of Albillo for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"callejo-vina-pilar-clarete-2020-750ml","title":"Callejo Vina Pilar Clarete - 2020 (750ml)","description":"","brand":"Callejo","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":44725028290723,"sku":"20180620","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/CALLEJOVINAPILARCLARETE-2020.jpg?v=1719510089"},{"product_id":"el-lebrero-blanco-albillo-mayor-2021-750ml","title":"El Lebrero Blanco Albillo Mayor - 2021 (750ml)","description":"","brand":"Callejo","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":44725036646563,"sku":"21180620","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/products\/180296.jpg?v=1681882328"},{"product_id":"arrocal-village-2023-750ml","title":"Arrocal Village - 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 points Robert Parker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Gumiel del Mercado Village was produced exclusively with grapes from the family vineyards in their village, all now certified organic (as of 2023), from different soils and places, looking into balancing the fruit, freshness and structure through the blend. It's mostly Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) and around 5% each Garnacha and Albillo Mayor. The grapes were harvested early, each plot fermented separately with indigenous yeasts, and the wine matured for 12 months in oak containers of different sizes and shapes—barrels, foudres and vats. It's fruit-driven and has notes of fresh berries, flowers and herbs, with the oak perfectly integrated, really taking me to the character of the wines from before the era of excess. It's juicy, medium-bodied, balanced and elegant, not terribly complex but very pleasant and approachable, with great purity. The parameters are 13.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.6 and 5.2 grams of acidity. Great value for money too. They produced a notable volume of this wine: 148,000 bottles! 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The fermentation takes place at a maximum temperature of 19ºC. It ages on its own lees, gaining a powerful amount of aromas. The first white from Albillo de la Ribera del Duero. Very light straw color, due to resistance to oxidative processes. Fruity aromas with a background of pineapple and grapefruit, typical of the Albillo variety. Balanced on the palate with a slight acidity.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valduero","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46680119279779,"sku":"3651258","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/177476_5B1_5D_46641880-98bc-472b-acd4-81bc4724cfba.jpg?v=1701756481"}],"url":"https:\/\/cellar.com\/collections\/wines-albillo.oembed","provider":"Cellar.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}