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Synonyms
Albillo is a white grape variety, with its roots in Galicia, Spain.
The wines show medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to tropical fruits, lemon, wax, light floral and citrus.
It is planted most seriously in Ribera del Duero and Manchuela.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Viura, Verdejo, Albariño and Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains.
On other labels it goes by Pardina, Abilla, Blanca del Pais and Albillo de Toro.
At the table it suits stuffed piquillo peppers, snapper sashimi and fried zucchini flowers.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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stuffed piquillo peppers
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snapper sashimi
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fried zucchini flowers
Also labelled.
Pardina, Abilla, Blanca del Pais, Albillo de Toro.
Bottles to look for.
- 4 Monos Viticultures Albillo Real, Madrid, Spain
- Arrayan Albillo Real, Mentrida, Spain
- Bendito Destino Albillo Mayor, Ribera del Duero, Spain
- Bernabeleva Navaherreros Blanco, Madrid, Spain
- Bodega Maranones Picarana, Madrid, Spain
- Bodegas Alfredo Maestro Tejero 'Lovamor' Albillo Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon, Spain
- Bodegas Felix Callejo 'el Lebrero' Vino Blanco de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon, Spain
- Bodegas Lopez Cristobal Albillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain
Albillo: common questions
01.What does Albillo taste like?+
Albillo tastes of tropical fruits, lemon, wax, light floral and citrus. The wines show medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Albillo from?+
Albillo originates in Galicia, Spain.
03.Where is Albillo grown?+
The key regions for Albillo are Ribera del Duero and Manchuela.
04.What food pairs with Albillo?+
Pour it with stuffed piquillo peppers, snapper sashimi and fried zucchini flowers.
05.What else is Albillo called?+
Albillo is also labelled Pardina, Abilla, Blanca del Pais and Albillo de Toro.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.