The Marañones Picarana White Wine represents the most authentic essence of the albillo real variety, an emblematic grape of the San Martín de Valdeiglesias region. This wine stands out for its freshness, elegance, and its faithful reflection of the unique environment of the Marañones estate.

The vineyards are located in the foothills of the Sierra de Gredos, at an altitude between 750 and 850 meters, where the granite soils provide a special character. The vines, trained in goblet form and with an age between 30 and 70 years, produce small clusters of very high quality. Yields are limited, allowing for the concentration of the unique nuances of this variety.

The estate's climate provides a perfect balance between freshness and ripening. The characteristics of the granitic soil give the wine an exceptional texture, sapidity, and a sober and elegant floral profile.

The 2022 vintage was marked by challenging climatic conditions. After a rainy and mild winter, the spring was dry and hot, causing late budbreak. The summer brought several heatwaves that, although impacting the young vines, allowed for maintaining impeccable health and optimal ripening. The harvest, carried out between August 4th and 12th, was quick and careful, preserving the quality of each cluster.

The manual harvest, done in 12 kg boxes, ensured that the grapes arrived at the winery in perfect condition. A meticulous selection allowed for working with the best grapes. The must fermented for about 30 days in used barrels of 228, 500, and 600 liters, as well as larger capacity foudres (1200 and 1500 liters). Subsequently, the wine underwent a 10-month aging before being blended and bottled in the summer of 2023.

The Marañones Picarana presents a floral sobriety on the nose, with delicate nuances and a balance between freshness and maturity. Its long and elegant finish reflects the richness of the granitic soils and the quality of the albillo real.

Since the 16th century, the albillo real has been the predominant white variety in this region, and the Marañones Picarana is a tribute to that history, a wine that combines tradition, craftsmanship, and the unique terroir of Gredos.

Discover Marañones Picarana and experience the purity of albillo real in every sip.