El Bernate 2022
Albillo Real | Aurelio García
"The white jewel of granite: a masterful interpretation of Albillo Real that captures the wild freshness and elegance of the Sierra de Gredos."
Authenticity and High-Altitude Terroir
El Bernate 2022 reflects a unique landscape in the Sierra de Gredos. Winemaker Aurelio García masterfully captures the essence of the high-mountain granite soils in this white wine with an overwhelming personality. It is a wine that balances a glyceric and seductive texture with the mineral austerity and freshness of the mountain. A cult wine for those seeking the maximum expression of the Albillo Real variety with minimal intervention and profound respect for its origin.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Aurelio García.
- Origin: Sierra de Gredos, Spain.
- Soil: Decomposed granite.
- Varietal: 100% Albillo Real.
- Volume: 750 ml.
- Aging: On lees (complexity and body).
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Straw yellow with subtle golden reflections. Clean, bright, and with a dense consistency that indicates its glyceric structure.
Nose: Elegant and complex. Dominated by ripe white fruit (pear, quince), hints of honey, dried flowers, and low mountain herbs, with a saline mineral note reminiscent of granite soil.
Palate: Broad entry with full body. Smooth on the palate, balanced by a vibrant mountain acidity. Long finish with the noble bitterness typical of the Albillo Real variety.
3. Character Analysis
BODY / SMOOTHNESS [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
VIBRANT ACIDITY [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
MINERALITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ HIGH ]
4. Pairing and Serving
Gastronomy: Baked fish with some fat, aged goat cheeses, white meats in sauce, mushroom risottos, or fusion cuisine dishes with spicy notes.
Ideal Serving: Do not serve excessively cold to avoid masking its complexity. Recommended temperature: 10°C - 12°C.
Evolution Potential: A white wine for aging that will gain fascinating nuances of honey and nuts over the next 5 to 8 years.