Underdog Grape · Spain

Albillo Mayor

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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Drinks like
a structured white Rioja or a savory, textural white Burgundy
Taste
LightBold
SoftAcidic
SmoothTannic
DrySweet
Tastes like
Green appleWhite peachFennelBitter almond
Where it grows
Ribera del Duero, Spain
The verdict
Contender88 / 100
Where to buy
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The region

Ribera del Duero, Spain

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