The first impression is uncannily similar to white Burgundy - a fine, fresh, creamy nose, with delicate vanilla pod and French oak accents. The Gredos terroir and Albillo Real variety then take charge, with intriguing scents of fragrant alpine herbs. There is subtle richness on the palate, impeccably balanced by superb freshness, and leaving a delicious savour on the finish. Albillo Real produces a white wine with density in the mouth and unctuousness, due to its high glycerol content.
Estate Albillo Real
Bodega Maranones
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Winemaking
Cold pre-fermentation (12 to 20 hours). Pneumatic press of 22 hectolitres, natural cleaning (24 hours) and it is moved to ferment with its thin less to used french oak barrel of 500, 600 and 700 litres light and medium toast. Ten months total aging.
Press Review
93/100 - The old Picarana white has been renamed to 2022 Marañones Albillo Real even though Picarana is still printed in small letters on the label (I guess to give it continuity). The wine is pale, very subtle, elegant, insinuating, clean and delicate, with precision and pristine aromas of white flowers and fruit, with a herbal and spicy twist. It comes from different vineyards, trying to express the altitude, granite and vintage with balance and elegance. The grapes were handpicked and selected to ferment with indigenous yeasts in 228-, 500- and 600-liter barrels and 1,200- and 1,500-liter oak foudres, where the wine matured for 10 months. It has a moderate 12% alcohol, very good freshness showcased by the pH of 3.23 and good acidity, 5.69 grams (measured in tartaric acid per liter of wine), for a variety that doesn't have much acidity. The mouthfeel is terribly elegant, pure and fresh. This is really impressive. Drink 2023-2029
Press Review
93/100 - What an attractive albillo real with appealing pebbly minerality. Flinty, with wet stones, creamy white fruit and seashells. Pure and composed on the palate, with a medium body and a pretty long and serenely minerally finish. A very fine albillo. Delicious now, but can hold.
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Product Specification
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ColourWhite
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CountrySpain
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RegionViños de Madrid
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Sub RegionSierra de Gredos
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StyleDry
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUL3976122
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Alcohol %12%
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GrapeAlbillo
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes