El Hombre Bala Albillo Real 2024
26.04₣ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The grapes for the 2024 El Hombre Bala Albillo Real were picked a little earlier (August 7th to 12th, not as early as in 2022 or 2019), trying to avoid opulence. They also did a little more reductive élevage, and the wine aged in barrels and foudres with lees. It has a clean nose with notes of hay and straw and some white fruit, and the oak is very integrated, developing notes of pollen and dry yellow flowers with time in the glass. It has a moderate 13% alcohol and a round mouthfeel with some chalkiness, and it's balanced and tasty. 5,200 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2025.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 6ºC and 8ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts for 3 weeks. Aged for 6 months in used French oak barrels.
Description
Hombre Bala Albillo Real is a biodynamic white wine that stands out for its freshness and bright acidity. Produced in the Vinos de Madrid Denomination of Origin, this wine is made for Uvas Felices in collaboration with the Comando G winery. The grape variety used is 100% Albillo, a choice that reflects the uniqueness and personality of the Sierra de Gredos wine region.
Elaboration
The winemaking process begins with a selection of old vines, over 60 years old, located in Cadalso de los Vidrios, Madrid. These vineyards are located at an altitude of between 900 and 1000 metres above sea level, on granitic soils. A respectful agriculture is practised, following organic and biodynamic parameters. The grapes are harvested by hand at the optimum moment of ripeness.
In the winery, the Albillo grapes are macerated for 24 hours in cold storage. Afterwards, the whole bunches are pressed and the resulting must ferments spontaneously with indigenous yeasts for three weeks. The wine finally rests in used French oak barrels for 6 months, a process that contributes to its complexity and character.
Taste
Hombre Bala Albillo Real is characterised by an aromatic profile that includes delicious fruity aromas and hints of orange peel. On the palate, it presents itself as a very fresh and direct wine, with a bright acidity. This acidity, together with its body and dense texture, makes it an exceptional and distinctive wine. The combination of freshness, acidity and fruity aromas make El Hombre Bala Albillo Real a wine that wins fans and reflects the essence of its terroir.
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