D.O. Rueda lies within the Castilla y León Autonomous Community, which covers municipal areas in the provinces of Valladolid, Segovia and Ávila.
The main grape-growing area is located in the municipalities of La Seca, Rueda and Serrada.
The main grape varietal is Verdejo.
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Night-harvested grapes to maintain the fruit temperature at 5°C. This constitutes one of the most important steps in ensuring the extraction of varietal aromas in white wines.
Cutting-edge oenological techniques have been used, letting the wine stay in contact with its natural lees for two months.
· Visual stage
Straw yellow colour, clean and bright with vivid highlights.
· Olfactory stage
A broad wine to the nose, where the notes of the varietal stand out: fennel, ripe tropical fruit and subtle balsamic nuances.
· Tasting stage
An expressive wine on the palate; intense, round and fresh in acidity, with a long, elegant finish.
· Storage
1-2 years at the recommended temperature of 16º C.
· Serving
The best temperature for correct serving is between 8 and 10º C.
· Food pairing
Ideal with white fish and seafood, pasta, mild cheese...
2009 Vintage
· Silver Medal. 2010 Bacchus
· Gold Medal. CINVE Sevilla 2010.
· Silver Medal. II Challenge to the best spanish wines for Asia.
· 88 points. 2011 Peñín Guide.
· 7,7 points. 2010/2011 Vino Cotidiano Guide.
· Honorable mention in the Competition “The most outstanding Spanish Wines for the Netherlands”.