Winemaker Notes
Las Brisas emerges from the origins of Naia, with a Verdejo baseline but with an international character. It is a multivarietal wine designed from the vineyard with the aim of capturing the interest of the more international tastes. With a base of herbs and balsamic notes from the Verdejo variety, it also has the subtle nuances of white fruit (pear and pineapple) from the Viura variety, which is also traditional in the region of Rueda, and an exotic touch provided by the Sauvignon blanc.
Blend: 50% Verdejo, 40% Viura, 10% Sauvignon Blanc.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Fragrant with wafts of star anise and lilac, this light- to -medium-bodied white shows good drive and racy acidity, with flavors of star fruit, juicy pear, Meyer lemon peel and slate. Ends with a zesty finish. Verdejo, Viura and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now.
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.