Type: White Wine
Country: Spain
Code: CLUN015
Clunia Albillo is a white wine made with Albillo grapes. This is a rare and scarce indigenous grape variety currently being recovered by Clunia in its Bocigas vineyard, in the Spanish province of Burgos, located at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level.
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Bodegas Clunia

The Clunia vineyards are situated in the province of Burgos, Castilla y León. The vineyards of Clunia were established in the 1990s, during a time when few believed in the potential of this unique terroir, with an altitude of approximately 1,000 metres above sea level. The planes of Clunia reveal its historical past with coins and other remnants of the once-thriving Roman city havi been discovered here. Over two millennia ago Clunia’s Romans would have collected their harvest in little baskets and Bodegas Clunia is reminiscent of this, carrying on the traditions with hand harvested grapes.

The town of Coruña del Conde, where the vineyards and cellar of Clunia a...

Bright yellow in appearance with hints of green and golden hues. On the nose there are fresh fruit aromas of apricot, pineapple and grapefruit with subtle floral and herbal hints. Fresh and elegant on tasting, with an ample fruit palate and a long, lingering fruity finish.
Spanish dishes like scallops, paella, jumbo salad are made to pair with Albillo white wines. Alternatively, ideal with savoury cheeses cured ham grilled or roast chicken or smoked salmon.
The grapes are hand harvested, with no pressing involved. Only the free run must is used in making the wine. Fermented in 500L French oak barrels for a period of 5 months.

Wines From Spain Awards, 2019. Joanna Simon, Wine of the Week, October 2023: 'The 2021 has a delicate, fresh nose of white peach and linden flowers and a generous, mouth-filling palate with mineral and lime-zest acidity and a touch of spice. It's creamy, polished and individual, reminding me slightly of Godello and slightly of Viognier.' Decanter Highly Recommended, Febraury 2024, 93 points: ‘Coconut cream, camomile, thyme honey and bitters. Orchard fruit, melon and papaya, lemon curd lining. Ginger spice and nougatine finish.’

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