Albillo de Arrayan, Mentrida 2021Vintage 2021 Size 75cl ABV 13. 5% Tasting Note Sometimes on our travels we taste wines made from near extinct varieties and frankly begin to understand why natural selection is a thing. However, the Albillo variety which Bodegas Arrayan are known for is the real deal. This is a genuinely interesting grape and can make wines with a proper spark. Style wise its akin to a rich Albarino, perhaps an Albarino Pinot Gris cross, delicious stuff. Interestingly

orange peel and ripe apricots on the nose

Every single herb represents a distinct universe

A twist on traditional Umeshu

It has touches of black fruit jam and liquorice warm

White gold colour with hints of green

Palate: the attack is full

rich fruit and raisins

Lying in the shadow of the Sierra Cantabria

are granitic with a mixture of schist and gneiss on its surface and islands of limestone

a creamy and textural palate which shows lovely refreshment and complexity and a touch of oak on the finish

The Taittinger Vintage Brut is exclusively produced from first press wines

he immediately introduced environmentally friendly growing methods