COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Félix Solís
REGION
Castilla-La Mancha
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Viña Albali was inspired by the clear, starry night skies of the La Mancha plains, named after Albali, one of the brightest stars in the Aquarius constellation. Founded in 1952 by Félix Solís, the family-run winery initially established a bottling plant in Madrid before shifting back to the historic Valdepeñas facility to focus on high-quality, wood-aged red wines. Today, it is celebrated globally as an exceptional representation of Spanish viticulture, offering outstanding value and capturing the optimistic, life-affirming spirit of the region.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€5
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The brand Viña Albali is named after one of the brightest stars in the Aquarius constellation, reflecting the clear night skies of La Mancha.
Fact 02
Valdepeñas translates to 'Valley of Rocks,' referencing the region's stony, limestone-rich soils that force vines to dig deep for water.
Fact 03
This wine undergoes up to three years of bottle aging at the winery before release, ensuring it is perfectly polished and ready to drink.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted from low-yielding, old Tempranillo vines grown at 700 meters elevation in clay-limestone soils. The grapes undergo controlled fermentation at 26 to 28 degrees Celsius in stainless steel tanks, with gentle maceration and short pumping over periods to optimize tannin extraction. The wine is aged in American oak barrels for 12 months, followed by an extensive maturation period of 2 to 3 years in the bottle within the winery's cellars before release.
