COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Albillo Real
PRODUCER
Las Moradas de San Martín
REGION
Madrid
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Las Moradas Albillo Real is a white wine from D.O. Madrid, produced by Las Moradas de San Martín from 100% Albillo Real grapes. The winery was established with the goal of reviving this traditional grape variety. The vineyards are situated in San Martín de Valdeiglesias, within the Sierra de Gredos, at an altitude of approximately 900 meters, grown on granitic soils. The vines are old, dating back to the 1930s and 1940s. The producer follows organic and biodynamic farming practices. The wine is distinguished by its profound minerality and is a unique expression of the Albillo Real variety.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Albillo Real was once a cornerstone of Madrid's wine identity, now largely rediscovered.
Fact 02
Vineyards are over 80 years old, planted between the 1930s and 1940s.
Fact 03
Grapes are harvested at night to preserve freshness.
Fact 04
Biodynamic farming includes lunar calendar-based practices like battonage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Las Moradas Albillo Real begins with a manual harvest in two stages, with grapes picked at night. Whole clusters are pressed, and fermentation is initiated using indigenous yeasts. To enhance stability and allow for low sulfur doses, a hyperoxidation technique is employed. Malolactic fermentation is carried out on 30% of the wine. The wine is subsequently aged for 6 to 8 months in used French oak barrels. Battonage is performed according to the biodynamic calendar. The wine is bottled without filtering or clarifying.
