2021 Torremilanos "Peñalba López" Blanco, Castilla Y Leon D.O., Spain

Clean golden yellow color without reflections. Slightly oily in the glass. It has intense, quite expressive nose, with notes of white fruit, hints of butter, some citrus nuances, soft toast, and light hints of vanilla. In the mouth it has a good attack, providing fatty sensations, although the palate is light, with good acidity and is long and balanced.

albillo mayor (Tempranillo Blanco), sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and viura

Biodynamic

Founded in 1903, the 200-hectare Finca Torremilanos in Aranda de Duero is the second-oldest wine-producing estate in what is now Ribera del Duero DO (after Vega Sicilia). The current regime dates to the late 70s and was instrumental in the establishment of the DO in 1982. Pilar Pérez Albéniz, one of the most respected women in the region and winner of the inaugural ‘Ribera Heritage’ Award in 2019, is still at the helm, with two of her sons, Ricardo and Vicente, handling winemaking and sales respectively. Pilar's small size and Duracell Bunny-like energy aside, you’d never know that Pilar Pérez de Albeniz has been running Finca Torremilanos for over fifty years. Torremilanos is a first-ever Demeter-certified biodynamic winery in the appellation, as of 2015. A family-run gem that marches to the beat of its own drummer in producing both traditionally-styled and experimental wines.