white grape

Albillo

Old bush vines on the chalky, high-altitude slopes of Ribera del Duero.

Known as: Albillo Mayor, Albillo Real

Albillo is the ancient white of Ribera del Duero, a heritage variety planted among the reds on some of Spain's oldest ungrafted bush vines.

Its golden-apple fruit, anise lift and gentle honey are a fascinating counterpoint to the region's famous Tempranillo, and aged white versions gain wonderful depth.

For the buyer, Albillo is an insider's white — scarce, characterful and looking increasingly fashionable as old-vine bottlings appear.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

ripe applewhite blossomfennelgentle honey

Flavour

golden applewhite flowersanisehoneyquince

Food Pairing

  • · pork dishes
  • · roast chicken
  • · manchego
  • · saffron rice
  • · white fish

Notable Albillo Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Albillo.