Bodegas Monteabellon Verdejo 2014
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Nava de Roa still has many old winepresses and wineries from many decades ago. Like all of Ribera del Duero, its history and traditions are closely related to wine.
Bodegas Monteabellon's wide experience enables them to elaborate high quality wines in some of the most representative wine regions such as D.O. Rioja and D.O. Rueda where they reflect on their passion for viticulture and the art of wine-making.
Bodegas Monteabellon's single purpose is to elaborate selected wines, which is why they carry out a meticulous selection of grapes in the vineyard, fostering low yields per hectare to obtain the best grapes to create wines you will admire.
Captivating and full of character, Verdejo grows with great success in Rueda, Spain and virtually nowhere else in Europe. It has become so trendy in Spain since the turn of the century that plantings have also increased tremendously. Somm Secret—Contrary to what some may think, it is actually not related to the Portugese variety with a very similar name, Verdelho. In fact, DNA profiling suggests it may be a sibling of Godello, another native of NW Spain.
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.