The
Rueda character: a combination of Verdejo grapes,
continental weather and gravelly soils.

“Its origins
date back
to the 11th century”
The Verdejo grape has been grown in the Denomination
of Origin Rueda for over centuries. Its origins
date back to the 11th century, to the times
of king Alfonso VI, when the basin of the river
Duero was repopulated with people from Cantabria,
the Basque Country and the Muslim southern
regions; it was very probably the latter, the
so-called mozárabes, who brought the Verdejo
variety from North Africa, after a period of
adaptation in the south of Spain.
It has a unique flavour, with a hint of scrub
herbs, a fruity touch and an excellent level
of acidity. The extract, a key factor when assessing
the personality of great white wines, is perceived
through its volume and its characteristic bitter
touch, which leaves a glint of originality in
the mouth, accompanied by a rich fruity expression.
These wines are harmonious, and their aftertaste
invites to go on drinking.
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