Ricardo Dumas White Albillo 2021 – Ribera del Duero

Ricardo Dumas Blanco Albillo 2021 is one of the most compelling white wines to emerge from Ribera del Duero in recent years — a region long celebrated for its powerful reds but increasingly recognised for its extraordinary indigenous white variety, Albillo Mayor. Crafted by Bodegas Ricardo Dumas at their estate in La Horra, this wine represents a genuine expression of terroir-driven winemaking rooted in decades of family history.

The grapes are hand-harvested at peak ripeness — a critical decision with Albillo Mayor, a variety that is generous when handled with precision but unforgiving when timing is missed. After gentle pressing, the wine ferments in stainless steel tanks and rests on its fine lees for three months, a technique that builds texture and mid-palate weight while preserving the variety's naturally crisp acidity. The result is a structured, age-worthy white at 12.7% ABV with a profile that feels both fresh and serious.

On the nose, the 2021 vintage opens with an expressive bouquet of ripe melon, lychee and white blossom, with an undercurrent of stony minerality that speaks directly to the limestone and gravel soils of the high-altitude Duero plateau. The palate is surprisingly full-bodied for a young white, showing excellent balance between fruit richness and vibrant acidity, with a silky, food-friendly mouthfeel that carries through to a clean, lingering finish marked by delicate fruit and a whisper of mineral freshness.

This is a wine that pairs beautifully with firm-fleshed fish such as cod or sea bass, shellfish, creamy rice dishes and semi-aged cheeses. Its structure and elegance also make it a standout choice as a sophisticated aperitif.

Buy Ricardo Dumas White Albillo 2021 online through Mercado 46 and discover one of Spain's most exciting white wine stories — an Albillo Mayor from Ribera del Duero that challenges expectations and delivers at every turn. European delivery available.