Casa Lebai La Nava Albillo Mayor 2023
Casa Lebai La Nava Albillo Mayor 2023 is a dry, light-bodied white from Albillo (Ribera del Duero, Spain), in the crisp, dry whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is none. Good with pesto, white fish, shellfish, oysters. Drink now or within 10 years (to about 2033). No need to decant. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Critic score 96/100 (merchant-reported).
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-Naia, Rueda 2025 Bodegas Naia · Rueda | £14.69 | |||
| Château Clinet, Ronan By Clinet Bordeaux Blanc 2024 Château Clinet · Bordeaux | £14.60 | |||
| Chateau Les Tuileries Cuvee Tradition Blanc 2023 Chateau la Tuilerie du Puy · Bordeaux | £14.50 | |||
| Castellari Bergaglio Rolona Gavi di Gavi 2024 Castellari Bergaglio · Piedmont | £14.45 |
Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant, but best to open it half an hour before service. Founded in 2019 by Rodrigo and Asier Calvo in the Ribera del Duero wine region of Spain, Casa Lebai was born with the aim of preserving, recovering, and restoring the winemaking heritage of Gumiel de Mercado. The project was preceded by an evaluation and zoning of the Calvo family vineyards, selecting them by age and soil characteristics. Subsequently, Rodrigo and Asier also began recovering historical documents and cellar equipment from the 13th and 14th centuries. Casa Lebai La Nava is made with organically grown Albillo Mayor grapes with small additions of Valenciano Blanco, Moscatel, Palomino Fino, and Pirulés, sourced from over 80-year-old vines located at 829 meters above sea level on sandy soils with gravel patches. After harvest, fermentation takes place in concrete vats. The finished wine then ages for a year in oak barrels before bottling. In the glass, the wine reveals a brilliant golden color and a complex and mature aromatic profile with initial notes of white peach, melon, and dried flowers, followed by hints of Mediterranean herbs on a mineral background. On the palate, it is crisp and deep, vibrant and juicy. It has a well-defined, refreshing acidity and a long, vaguely herbaceous finish. It pairs perfectly with seafood salads and pasta with pesto.