Description
The grapes for this wine come from 30.5 Ha. of low yielding old Verdejo vineyards. The vines are trained in the vaso system and planted in very sandy soils with a top layer of small river gravels, to obtain a high level of complexity after the fermentation in stainless steel tanks equipped with temperature control.
It displays a nose of toasty baking spices, nutmeg, spring flowers, marzipan, and pit fruits. A bit richer and more complex on the palate than the “regular” cuvee, this vibrant effort could evolve for 1-2 years but is drinking well now.
FOOD PAIRINGS - Seafood as stuffed mussels, oysters, shrimps, and scallops, fish, vegetables, rices and pasta.
Type of Wine: Young White
Grapes: 100% Verdejo (old vines)
Aging: From the 20% to the 30% of the produced wine is fermented in barrels with a capacity from 500 to 600 liters.
D.O. Rueda
The vineyards of Verdejo are located in the west of Segovia, planted on sandy soils covered by river gravels, the grapes are hand-harvested. The must was fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control to produce this very drinkable and pleasant wine.