FERRATUS BLANCO
ALBILLO MAYOR • RIBERA DEL DUERO
OLD VINES • BARREL FERMENTED • OILY STRUCTURE • CASTILLA Y LEÓN • SPAIN
"The grand white lady of the Ribera: a sumptuous and aristocratic expression of old-vine Albillo Mayor patiently sculpted in French oak."
Ferratus Albillo Mayor: Elegance, Volume, and Complexity in the Great White Expression of Ribera
The Ferratus Albillo Mayor 750ml White Wine is a liquid testament to sophistication and heritage preservation. Crafted by Bodegas Cuevas Jiménez (Ferratus), it comes from centenarian Albillo Mayor vines in small, high-altitude plots. The must undergoes artisanal fermentation in French oak barrels, with work on its fine lees.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Bodegas Cuevas Jiménez - Ferratus.
Specific Origin: Soria and Burgos, high-altitude plots in D.O. Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain.
Varietal Composition: 100% Albillo Mayor from old and centenarian vines.
Viticulture and Terroir: Vines at over 850 meters on clay-limestone and sandy soils with gravel.
Aging: Fermentation in new and first-use 500-liter French oak barrels, with battonage on the lees.
Style: High-end white with subtle wood influence, complex, glyceric, and structured.
Alcohol Content: 13.5% Vol.
SKU: ESP-FERRATUS-ALBILLOMAYOR-750
2. Exclusive Tasting Notes
Appearance: Straw yellow with golden flashes and remarkable glyceric density.
Nose: Ripe stone fruits (white peach, apricot), white flowers, fine bakery notes, light vanilla, toasted nuts, and a limestone mineral background.
Palate: Resonant and broad entry. Oily and creamy texture, with vibrant acidity and a long finish with a subtly bitter aftertaste.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Moments and Recommended Pairing
High-End Gastronomic Pairing: Pairs with baked fatty fish, seafood rice dishes, grilled lobster, roast suckling pig, and chiles en nogada.
Suggested Moments:
- Sophisticated Romantic Dinner: Elevates any intimate evening for two.
- Sophisticated Summer Meditation: Excellent alongside a platter of long-aged cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
What is the recommended serving temperature for Ferratus Albillo Mayor?
The ideal temperature is between 10°C and 12°C.
Does barrel fermentation make it a heavy or cloying wine?
No, the oak provides oiliness and roundness, while maintaining a lively citrus and mineral acidity.