Rueda DO wines. in Illinois

About Rueda DO

Where it grows

On the inland plateau south of the Duero, principally in Valladolid province, with vineyards in Segovia and Ávila.

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.