Winemaking & maturation
Native yeast fermentation14°C fermentation18–20 day fermentationSkin macerationFour months on lees5 ,000-litre oak casksAged at 10°C
Style
DryCrisp mineralAromaticJuicyTextured
Grapes
Verdejo
Rueda is Verdejo country: bright citrus, herbal detail and a white-wine tradition with more depth than its youthful first impression.
Lemon, fennel and orchard fruit with a fresh, dry palate and a gently bitter finish.
Verdejo.
Ripe citrus and pear with a broader texture; barrel-aged examples may add toast and spice.
Citrus, herbs and green fruit with lively acidity and a clean finish.
Rueda DO is best approached through Verdejo, from lively young whites to fuller wines shaped by lees or barrel ageing. Sauvignon Blanc offers another white expression. Sandy, stony and gravelly sites share a continental climate with marked seasonal contrasts. The appellation also has historic oxidative wines and sparkling expressions; these are different experiences from a fresh still Verdejo. Check the named wine style rather than assuming every Rueda tastes alike.
Rueda DO. 1 wine in Australia.