Martinsancho Verdejo
2021, DO Rueda, Castilla Y León, Spain
Martinsancho Verdejo
Verdejo
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Profile & Story
100% Verdejo; alcohol: 13%; 17th century vineyard in La Seca, Valladolid, D.O. Rueda at 1575-1970 feet; alluvial gravel soils over 30 feet deep; head-pruned, dry farmed vines; hand harvested, destemmed and macerated on skins prior to pressing; fermented at 57ºF for 18 – 20 days; aged on fine lees 4 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Angel Rodriguez was awarded the Cross of the Civil Order of Agricultura for reestablishing the Verdejo variety’s prominence in the region of origin by King Juan Carlos. Concentrated citrus and mineral aromas. Notes of Mediterranean herbs and juicy yellow fruit with stony complexity on the palate, finishing with refreshing, peristent acidity.