{"product_id":"bodegas-valduero-blanco-de-albillo-reserva-2016-white","title":"Bodegas Valduero, Blanco de Albillo Reserva 2016 White","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Valduero Blanco de Albillo Reserva 2016 is a rare and highly characterful white from one of Ribera del Duero’s true pioneers. Made from the native Albillo Mayor grape and released in a tiny production of just 2,400 bottles, it combines depth, elegance, and a distinctly Spanish sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Reserva shows a bright, refined golden hue that hints at its time in oak and on lees. The nose is beautifully layered, offering vanilla, buttery notes, ripe pineapple, and fresh grapefruit, all carried with impressive finesse.\n\nOn the palate, it is rich yet remarkably lively, with fine acidity, generous juiciness, and a long, resonant finish. The combination of freshness, texture, and oak-aged complexity gives the wine an almost grand cru-like presence, and it still feels youthful despite the vintage. It has excellent aging potential and should continue to develop nuance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine comes from old bush vines of Albillo Mayor planted in Ribera del Duero’s high-altitude “golden triangle,” between Gumiel de Mercado and Villanueva de Gumiel, at around 800 to 900 meters above sea level. These low-yielding vines produce concentrated fruit, and Bodegas Valduero vinifies the wine in its underground winery using gravity alone, without pumping, to preserve purity and artisanal precision. The wine is then aged on its lees in a combination of new and used oak for four years before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent partner for richer dishes such as roasted poultry, lobster, scallops, creamy risotto, or mature cheeses. Serve at around 10-12°C to bring out both its texture and freshness, and decanting for a short time can help open up its complex aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1984, Bodegas Valduero was one of the early trailblazers of D.O. Ribera del Duero and was built by the García Viadero family: Gregorio García Álvarez, Yolanda, and Carolina. Since acquiring their first vineyards in 1989, they have grown to more than 150 hectares of old bush vines and are widely respected for their commitment to quality, tradition, and innovation. Their underground winery and gravity-led vinification reflect a modern, meticulous approach, while their work with Albillo Mayor has helped bring renewed attention to one of the region’s rarest white grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Valduero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54366807130449,"sku":"VDZ-10269857907024-52306836259152","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/valduero-albillo-reserva-2016.png?v=1784541068","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/bodegas-valduero-blanco-de-albillo-reserva-2016-white","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}