Pradorey Sauvignon Blanc 2015
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PradoRey's history dates back to 1503 when the Earl of Ribadeo sold the Real Sitio de Ventosilla estate to Queen Isabella I of Castile, belonging to the Crown of Castile until 1521 when King Charles I bestowed the estate to the 2nd Marquis of Denia.
In 1600 his descendant the Duke of Lerma initiated its exploitation as an agricultural and livestock farm and also built the Palace.
The estate belonged to the Crown until the 19th century when it became the property of the Duke of Caldas who sublet it. After 1921 it became privately owned and became a model for the running of both agriculture and livestock.
Agronomist Javier Cremades, owner of the Real Sitio de Ventosilla estate, had always dreamt of having his own vineyards so he could produce his own wines.
He saw his dream come true by planting 520 hectares of vines in seven different terroir sites with up to 8 clones of Tempranillo grape, recovering vines of more than 100 years old that give PradoRey wines their high quality.
Situated within the estate is Bodegas y Viñedos Real Sitio de Ventosilla winery building, where PradoRey's Ribera de Duero D.O. wines are produced.
Recently built in Rueda is our other winery, PradoRey Rueda. Modern and innovative, its aim is to create a quality white wine faithful to PradoRey's philosophy.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
Rueda is located along the banks of the Duero River in Spain’s Castilla y León region, just a 2-hour drive north of Madrid. While winemaking in this area goes back to the 12th century, it was in the 1980s that the region was granted Denominación de Origen (D.O.) status. Today, more than 70 wineries call Rueda home. This national favorite is the top-selling white wine in Spain.
Notable facts Rueda’s main grape variety, Verdejo, gets it distinct complexity from stressful growing conditions and mineral-rich soil. Think of Verdejo as a fuller-bodied and more aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. A lush and smooth character with perfectly balanced acidity means Rueda wines pair well with seafood, fresh salads and spicy food, but are also great on their own.