COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
100% Albillo Mayor
PRODUCER
Dominio Del Águila
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Albillo Viñas Viejas 2017 from Dominio del Águila is a distinguished white wine from La Aguilera, Ribera del Duero, Spain, crafted from 100% Albillo Mayor grapes. Founded in 2010 by Jorge Monzón and Isabel Rodero, Dominio del Águila champions organic farming and traditional winemaking, utilizing ancient, often ungrafted vines. The 2017 vintage, despite facing challenging weather conditions like severe frosts, is celebrated for its remarkable balance and freshness. The wine's unique character is attributed to its high-altitude vineyards, diverse soil composition, and a meticulous, non-interventionist winemaking approach, resulting in a wine with a 'Burgundian profile' and significant aging potential.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€306
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are foot-trodden before fermentation, a traditional method.
Fact 02
The wine is made from Albillo Mayor, a native white grape of Ribera del Duero.
Fact 03
Vineyards are over 100 years old, some are pre-phylloxera (ungrafted).
Fact 04
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts can take up to a year due to low cellar temperatures.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Albillo Viñas Viejas begins with whole clusters of Albillo Mayor grapes being foot-trodden before pressing. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts in French oak casks at low cellar temperatures, a slow process that can take up to a year. The wine is aged for 35 months in French oak barrels. Throughout the process, there is no stirring of the lees or racking, and minimal sulfur is used. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration, preserving its natural character and texture. Sustainability is a core principle, with organic and biodynamic farming practices employed in the vineyards.
