Underdog Grape · Spain

Albillo Mayor

Pronounced ahl-BEE-yoh mah-YOR

Spain's most famous red, Tempranillo, has a quiet parent — a difficult, long-ignored white from Ribera del Duero that's finally being bottled on its own. Meet Albillo Mayor.

Tasting profile
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Where it grows
Ribera del Duero, Spain
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Where to buy
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The region

Ribera del Duero, Spain

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Albillo Mayor: common questions

How do you pronounce Albillo Mayor?
Albillo Mayor is pronounced ahl-BEE-yoh mah-YOR.
Where does Albillo Mayor come from?
Albillo Mayor grows in Ribera del Duero, Spain.
What does Albillo Mayor taste like?
Expect green apple, white peach, fennel, bitter almond. Closest familiar reference: a structured white Rioja or a savory, textural white Burgundy.
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