Bodegas Balbás – La Retama Albillo Mayor 2021 – Ribera del Duero Spain

Bodegas Balbás La Retama Albillo Mayor 2021 is a rare white from Ribera del Duero built from Albillo Mayor, showing the structured, complex character Balbás seeks from its La Retama parcel wine.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 100% Albillo Mayor
• Region / Appellation: Ribera del Duero DO, Castilla y León, Spain
• Vintage: 2021
• Special Note: Part of Bodegas Balbás’ Grandes Pagos parcel-wine range
• Style: Dry, structured white wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Balbás positions La Retama as a charismatic, complex expression of Albillo Mayor. The cuvée’s house style combines freshness, texture and measured oak influence, with enough structure for richer food pairings.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A rare white expression from Ribera del Duero
• Albillo Mayor gives the wine a distinctive regional identity
• Balbás treats La Retama as a parcel wine within its Grandes Pagos range

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Baked or grilled fish
• Shellfish
• Roast poultry
• Rice dishes
• Grilled vegetables

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Drinkers curious about serious Spanish white wines beyond the familiar regions
✓ Fans of textured, structured whites with freshness
✓ Ribera del Duero collectors interested in Albillo Mayor
✕ Not ideal if you only want very light, neutral whites