Marañones Blanco 2022

Marañones Blanco 2022, from Bodegas Marañones, is a single-varietal Albillo wine from four plots located between 650 and 850 meters above sea level on granitic soils. The vines, organic and between 30 and 70 years old, produce small, concentrated clusters that fully express the terroir’s character.

Harvesting is done by hand in 12?kg boxes, and the grapes are brought whole to the winery after 24?hours of refrigeration. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts and their lees in used barrels of 228, 500, and 600?L and foudres of 1,200 and 1,500?L. The wine then matures for 10?months in these barrels, gaining complexity and balance.

In the glass, it shows a pale yellow color with golden reflections. The nose reveals toasted notes, cereal, roasted chestnuts, and ripe fruit such as orange and apricot. On the palate, it is voluminous and structured, with a sweet character reminiscent of peach candy, natural acidity that keeps it fresh and persistent, and an interesting smoky finish.