Flor de Albihar, Albillo Real 2021

DO Cebreros, Spain

Albillo Real (100%) · 2021 · 12% abv

Flor de Albihar shows freshness and elegance with a crystalline, pale-gold color. On the nose, aromas of white flowers, stone fruit, and subtle citrus mingle with a mineral lift from the granite soils. The palate is textural and vibrant, with bright acidity, delicate weight, and a stony minerality that balances the fruit. Clean and precise, it finishes long, fresh, and expressive, showcasing the purity of high-altitude Albillo Real from the Sierra de Gredos.

Production

Undergoes a 24-hour cold pre-fermentation maceration, with gentle extraction of free-run juice only. After racking, fermentation takes place at ~16 ºC. The wine is cleaned in amphorae, then aged for 8 months in 2,000 L oak vats, followed by 6 months in 2,000 L foudres and 2 months in earthenware jars. This slow, careful élevage enhances texture and complexity while preserving purity. Bottled unfiltered and unclarified, the wine may present natural sediment.

Vinyard

Flor de Albihar, a Vino de Paraje from El Diezgal, is crafted from Albillo Real grown on the southern slopes of Burgohondo at high altitude. Vines are trained in Cordon Royat and farmed traditionally with all work done by hand. Soils are granite with large rock outcrops and sandy textures, varying in depth across the plot, giving tension and minerality. Grapes see a 12-hour skin maceration, cold fermentation, and lees ageing in centenary vats and French oak foudres. Bottled unfiltered and unclarified.