Los Arrotos del Pendón Albarín 2022
White wine from Tierra de León. Varietal Albarín fermented and aged in oak barrels under veil of flor.
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Los Arrotos del Pendón Albarín 2022
Made by superstar winemaker Raúl Pérez, the wine Los Arrotos del Pendón Albarín is a varietal Albarín Blanco, a rare variety native to northern Spain, sourced from 55-year-old parcel planted in clayey-rocky soils near the village of Villamañán, Castilla y León, at an altitude over 800 metres above sea level.
This grapes were picked by hand and fermented with native yeasts in 500-litre oak barrels. After that, the vinification process of the white wine Los Arrotos del Pendón Albarín 2022 was given an unexpected twist.
Indeed, this white wine was aged for some years in the barrels - some of which spontaneously developed a veil of flor, like a Sherry or a Vin Jaune from the Jura region of France.
A truly singular Spanish white wine due to the combination of a rare variety and a unusual ageing process, this white wine from Tierra de León bears witness to the talent of the great Raúl Pérez.
| Appearance | The white wine Los Arrotos del Pendón Albarín is medium straw with some greenish tinges. |
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| Nose | This varietal Albarín Blanco is fascinating. Mineral notions and aromas of beeswax, tangerine peel and white flowers, with remembrances of wild herbs and citrus. |
| Palate | A wine that defies convention, this varietal Albarín by Raúl Pérez has a phenomenal acidity and an excellent balance. Both intellectually stimulating and very moreish, with a long, mineral finish reminiscent of thyme and citrus. |
| Our personal opinion | Pair the white wine Los Arrotos del Pendón Albarín 2022 with shrimp and fish recipes. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Los Arrotos del Pendón 2021: Enterwine 93. Los Arrotos del Pendón 2020: Enterwine 93. Los Arrotos del Pendón 2019: Enterwine 93. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Type | White |
| D.O. | VT Castilla y León |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 13.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 7-9ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Fermented in Barrel |
| Type of ageing | Months in barrels |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Mono-Varietal | Albarín White |
| Pairings | Baked whitefish, Cod, Curred fish, Grilled fish, Grilled whitefish, Light hors d´oeuvres, Pasta with fish, Rice with fish, Roasted fish, Soup and rice, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Lively and Fresh, Silky and intense |
| Occasion | Aperitif, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |
