2023 Arrayan 'La Suerte' Albillo Real

Bright and expressive, this Albillo Real opens with lifted citrus blossom, white peach, and hints of wild herbs, all underscored by a saline minerality that evokes sun‑baked stone and scrubland. The palate is medium‑bodied and finely textured, with energetic acidity carrying delicate fruit and floral notes through a clean, elegant finish. There’s a sense of freshness and finesse here that belies the wine’s depth.

Grapes come from small, old bush vines around Almorox in the Sierra de Gredos, picked by hand and given a brief cold maceration on the skins before gentle pressing. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts takes place at controlled temperatures, and the wine is matured for eight months in a combination of 300‑ and 500‑liter French oak barrels. This approach builds texture and complexity while preserving the variety’s vibrant acidity and mineral clarity.

La Suerte Albillo Real is crafted by Bodegas Arrayán in the Méntrida DO, a rugged, granitic‑soiled pocket of central Spain near Toledo that’s notable for old vines and expressive indigenous varieties. Albillo Real is rare in the region, and Arrayán’s old bush vines—many planted decades ago—bring concentration and individuality to this terroir‑driven white. The estate’s environmentally friendly viticulture and spontaneous ferments aim to let site character speak clearly in every bottle.