COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Albillo Real
PRODUCER
Bodega Marañones
REGION
Sierra de Gredos
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Medium - Light
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Marañones Picarana, now officially known as Marañones Albillo Real from the 2022 vintage, is a barrel-aged white wine from Bodega Marañones, located in San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Sierra de Gredos, Spain. Produced under the D.O. Vinos de Madrid, this 100% Albillo Real wine hails from old vines (30-70 years) planted at high altitudes (650-850m) on unique granitic and sandy soils. Bodega Marañones, part of the Alma Carraovejas group, was founded in 2008 with a philosophy centered on respecting the land through organic and biodynamic farming. The wine's name, 'Picarana', is a tribute to a local wild bird. This wine is recognized as a benchmark for Gredos whites, showcasing the exceptional potential of the Albillo Real grape.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€34
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Picarana' honors a wild bird known for its persistent song over the vineyards.
Fact 02
As of 2022, the wine is officially renamed 'Marañones Albillo Real', with 'Picarana' remaining on the label for continuity.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated between 650 and 850 meters (2,133 to 2,789 feet) above sea level.
Fact 04
The estate's granite soils include three distinct types: white, brown, and pink.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Marañones Picarana begins with hand-harvested grapes from old vines. Whole clusters are gently pressed, and fermentation is initiated spontaneously with native yeasts in a variety of vessels, including used French oak barrels of different sizes (228L to 700L) and large oak foudres (1,200L and 1,500L), as well as stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine rests on its lees for 10 months in the same vessels, allowing for texture and complexity to develop. The winery adheres to organic and biodynamic farming principles, emphasizing minimal intervention to showcase the unique terroir of the high-altitude granitic vineyards.
