Arrayan Albillo Real 2015
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2015
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The 2015 Albillo Real, Arrayan's only white, was sourced from two plots of old vines in the village of Almorox (Toledo) at some 600 meters altitude on sandy soils. The full clusters had a one-day cold soak and then were pressed and fermented in a combination of 300- and 500-liter oak barrels and stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. It matured in 300- and 500-liter oak barrels for eight months. It has notes of ripeness, yellow fruit, pollen and esparto grass as well as a tasty and balanced palate, with some toasty notes a la Meursault and good minerality.
There are hundreds of white grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles.
The Moors gave it the name, ‘Manxa,’ which fittingly means ‘parched earth.’ La Mancha, the largest Spanish wine producing region in all of Spain, is one of its hottest and driest. Sturdy and drought-resistant white varieietes like Airen, Viura and Verdejo thrive in this environment.
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