Winemaker Notes
Greenish gold, very complex and subtle in nose, mineral character, displays citrus notes, white flowers and ripe stone fruit (peach, apricot and nectarine) fused with elegant toasted notes. On the palate, its fruitiness stands out in a broad, tasty and serious set without losing the freshness provided by a balanced acidity. Very long finish of bitter fruits as well as smoked and mineral notes.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of tangerine and jasmine waft from the glass. Soft touches of ginger and salted almond mingle with pleasant acidity and flavors of apricot and white peach. A hint of rose petal lingers on the palate.
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.