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

Bodegas Balbás La Retama Albillo Mayor 2021 is a rare Ribera del Duero white from the La Retama parcel, combining floral and stone-fruit character with mineral freshness and twelve months in large-format barrels.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Albillo Mayor
• Region / Appellation: Ribera del Duero DO, Castilla y León, Spain
• Vintage: 2021
• Vineyard: La Retama, La Horra, Burgos
• Soil: Sandy clays from the Tertiary period with abundant gravel beds
• Altitude: 800 meters
• Aging: 12 months in 500-liter barrels
• Harvest: Manual; grapes reach the winery within two hours
• Style: Dry white wine; fresh, elegant, full, and gastronomic

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Bright greenish yellow, with subtle apricot, pineapple, and floral aromas. The palate enters fresh and elegant, then broadens with fullness and finishes on a mineral note that makes the wine especially gastronomic.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A rare Albillo Mayor white from Ribera del Duero
• Twelve months in 500-liter barrels adds texture without sacrificing freshness
• The La Retama parcel and mineral finish give the wine a clear regional identity

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Seafood
• Fish
• Salads
• Rice dishes
• Roast poultry

👤 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