2022 Marañones Blanco Picarana Albillo

Bodega Marañones has the potential to express and create unforgettable wines, bringing the terroir of Sierra de Gredos into liquid form. Wines that offer a different perspective on Spanish wine culture. Wines often coming from postage stamp plots such as in Bourgogne and Priorat. The Marañones is named after the location Marañones. It is part of the mountain at 800 m altitude, oriented to the north. We find the three types of granite of San Martin there: the white granite, the brown and the pink. Each vineyard in Marañones has a different soil. Some are on a hill. Others are more towards the highlands. Bodega Marañones has belonged for some years to the Pago de Carraovejas group, known for the top wines of the same name from the Ribera del Duero, but Ossian and Vina Mein also belong to this group. The aim is to add a top house from the most beautiful wine regions of Spain and to apply the same very high quality standards with which they themselves now belong to the Premier League. In addition to Ribera del Duero, Rueda and Galicia, this house comes from the mountains of the Sierra de Gredos.

The Picarana is the purest expression of Albillo Real, a wine that reflects the unique character of the Marañones estate and its surroundings. Thanks to natural ventilation, the freshness of the altitude and the optimal position of the vineyards, an exceptional balance is achieved in the vineyard. The vines, which are traditionally grown as bushes (goblet-trained), are between 30 and 70 years old and produce very low yields with small bunches.

The philosophy of respect for nature and tradition in viticulture and vinification produces a wine that expresses the variety in its purest form: floral notes, complexity, texture and perfect balance. This wine shows what Albillo Real has to offer in San Martín de Valdeiglesias, with delicate nuances, balanced maturation and a long, elegant finish.

The vineyards are located in a rugged landscape, hidden among trees at the foot of the Sierra de Gredos. The different plots are spread over a landscape dominated by forests and agricultural land. The Albillo Real grape vines, which have been grown in this region since the 16th century, bear witness to the rich wine-growing history of San Martín de Valdeiglesias. The small bunches of the bushy vines find a perfect balance in the southern Gredos conditions. The mesoclimate of the Marañones estate, located at an altitude of 750 to 850 meters, offers this grape variety a unique combination of freshness and ripeness.

The grapes are harvested by hand in 12 kg boxes and carefully transported to the cool room of the winery, where they rest for 24 hours. The grapes are then softly pressed and the juice is left to settle for another 24 hours at room temperature. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts, directly on the lees, in a 1,200-litre French oak foudre for 10-12 months.

FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.

• Grilled sea bass with fennel and lemon
  The delicate flavour of sea bass is enhanced by the aniseed notes of fennel and the freshness of lemon, which complements the citrus aromas and minerality of the wine.

• Risotto with green asparagus and Parmesan cheese
  The creamy texture of the risotto and the umami of the Parmesan harmonize with the full body and subtle wood character of the wine.

• Grilled peach, burrata and arugula salad
  The sweetness of grilled peach and the creaminess of burrata provide an interesting contrast to the wine's fresh acidity and light spiciness.

• Cod with a white wine and caper sauce
  The salty notes of capers and the juiciness of cod complement the salty finish and freshness of the wine.

• Roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce and pomegranate seeds
  The nutty flavours of tahini and the freshness of pomegranate complement the complexity and slight bitterness of the wine.

• Baked scallops with a beurre blanc sauce and samphire
  The sweetness of the scallops and the salty flavour of samphire enhance the mineral and briny characteristics of the wine, while the beurre blanc sauce emphasises the creaminess.