White Wine Valduero Blanco 2022
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Known mostly for the red wines, Bodegas Valduero presents the new vintage of the white wine Valduero Blanco - formerly known as García Viadero Albillo - made solely from Albillo, an interesting, little-known local white grape native to Ribera del Duero.
This varietal Spanish white wine is entirely sourced from a 10-hectare estate located at 900 metres above sea level and planted with young vines under 20 years of age, the grapes were picked by hand and cold-macerated before being pressed.
The fermentation of this white wine from Ribera del Duero lasted two weeks, and it was carried out in stainless steel tanks and under a strict temperature control. The white wine Valduero Blanco 2022 was not filtered or stabilized before its bottling.
Limited production. Pair with baked fish and sautéed vegetables.
Appearance | The white wine Valduero Blanco is pale gold with hints of green at the rim. |
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Nose | Quite complex, this rare varietal Albillo conveys original notes of grapefruit, melon and pineapple, nuanced by white flowers - most notably jasmine - some herbal remembrances, and some refreshingly mineral anb bitter undertones. |
Palate | Showing a good equilibrium between fruit and freshness, this white wine from Bodegas Valduero suggests some understated tropical notes, combined with some mineral and earthy nuances, with very firm backbone of acidity. Very fresh and easy to drink, with a smooth texture and a long, elegantly dry finish with an aftertaste of citrus and fennel. |
Our personal opinion | Once again, the white wine Valduero Blanco 2022 made quite an impression on us. Though it is practically unknown to wine lovers, Albillo is a grape to be taken seriously. |
OTHER VINTAGES | García Viadero Albillo 2020: Enterwine 93. García Viadero Albillo 2019: Enterwine 92. Decanter 95. García Viadero Albillo 2018: Enterwine 93. García Viadero Albillo 2015: Enterwine 93. Gold Medal - Berliner Wein Trophy. García Viadero Albillo 2015: Enterwine 93. Gold Medal - Berliner Wein Trophy García Viadero Albillo 2014: Mundus Vini 2015: Gold Medal. García Viadero Albillo 2013: Tanzer 90. |
Year | 2022 |
Type | White |
D.O. | VT Castilla y León |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 7-9ºC |
Ageing | Young |
Enterwine's Score | 93 |
Media rating | 93 |
Mono-Varietal | Albillo |
Pairings | Baked whitefish, Fish and gravey, Grilled fish, Grilled whitefish, Oriental cuisine, Pasta with fish, Rice with fish, Roasted fish, Sushi, Whitefish salads |
Taste | Dry and aromatic, Fresh and dry, Light, easy to drink |
Occasion | Aperitif, Appetizer, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |