Trus Albillo Mayor Reserva 2020, Palacios, Ribera del Duero

Showing a light straw colour (despite it's aging), this 100% Albillo Mayor varietal offers notes of white flowers and grapefruit with very light notes of toasted wood. Well balanced with a full flavour and refreshing acidity that bodes well for it's aging potential.
It is elegant and complex but will reward a further wait! No chance in my house!

Chosen from selected 50 year old vines at 900 metres, this wine is technically oak-aged, but the barrels used had a very low 'toast' so made a minimal contribution to the wine, letting the varietal shine through.
Albillo Mayor is indigenous to Ribera and produces structured, aromatic and interesting wines. It has a higher acidity than the better known Albillo Real, which encourages long ageing with excellent results.

Released only recently, we are awaiting scores
First to report was excellent though!

93 Points Tim Atkin

TRUS is an acronym for Earth, Oak, Grape and Sun (in Spanish! - Tierra, Roble, Uva y Sol) 

Alc. Vol. 13%
Last Tasted: July 2025