Ossian Vinas Viejas Verdejo 2009
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Ossian Vides y Vinos caught the attention of the Ruiz-Aragonses family in 2013 for the uniqueness of the land and the potential of its ancestral, pre-Phylloxera vines. In 2016, Ossian officially joined the Alma Carraovejas family – an investment made with every intention of recovering the ancestral vines of this exceptional inheritance and employing unique winemaking methods that would express the authentic potential of Segovian Verdejp. Although Ossian is located in the heart of the Rueda DO, the wines are classified as VT de Castilla y León due to our unique viticulture and production parameter.
Spread across 90 hectares in the province of Segovia, of which 40 hectares are pre-Phylloxera bush vines between 100-200 year-old, while the other 50 hectares are young, organic trellised vines. Its mostly sandy soil kept Phylloxera at bay in the late 19th century, while the slate, clay and gravel blend allow for excellent drainage and provide the wines a unique structure and minerality.
The first certified organic vineyard within the Rueda DO, Ossian has stood out for its commitment to organic practices since the beginning using only natural compost and natural practices that allow for the terroir to best express itself without any external interference.
There are hundreds of white grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles.
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.