Maranones - Picarana Albillo 2019

The word Picarana refers to the small birds that populate the Marañones’ vineyards – and knock off their fair share of each year’s harvest.

Picarana is straight Albillo and a fantastic introduction to the varietal. It’s textural, relatively low in acid and carries gentle aromas of white florals, like honeysuckle and jasmine. There’s freshness to the wine, but no sign of searing acidity; just gently structured and beautifully granitic..

ABOUT MARANONES

Bodega Marañones is located in San Martín de Valdeiglesias, a sub-region of the Madrid DO. Old vines, high elevations and poor, sandy, granitic soils are typical here. With excellent soil pH, hot days and cool nights, the foothills of the Sierra de Gredos mountains are a prime place for a vineyard.

The young producer behind the Marañones label, Fernando García, is one of a stable of natural winemakers who have been heavily influenced by the biodynamic wines of the Loire and Burgundy.