Shaya Habis 2023
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Shaya Habis 2023
Ecológico
Vegano
The wine Shaya Habis is an old vines varietal Verdejo from Rueda made from very old vineyards, some of which are pre-phylloxeric and over 100 years of age.
The certified organic vines grow in an extremely harsh terroir located in the Segovian meseta, a plateau in the heart of peninsular Spain characterized by freezing cold winters and boiling summers.
The production of this Spanish white wine from Bodegas y Viñedos Shaya, a brand of Gil Family Estates, was guided by minimal intervention criteria, in order not to unmask the remarkable quality of the fruit.
After obtaining the free-run must, this vegan white wine was fermented in 500 and 600 litre new oak barrels. Then, the white wine Shaya Habis 2023 was aged for 8 months on lees to gently smoothen its delightfully deep, rugged character.
It is advisable to decant this Crianza white wine from Rueda at least 30 minutes before drinking.
| Appearance | The white wine Shaya Habis is deep straw yellow with greenish reflections. |
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| Nose | This varietal old-vines Verdejo is quite complex, with notes of citrus, ripe pineapple, a panoply of aromatic herbs and some floral remembrances. In the background we perceive some dry earth undertones, smoky hints and a delicate touch of oak. |
| Palate | Bold, structured and nonetheless remarkably fresh, this white wine from Bodegas y Viñedos Shaya has a nice structure with plenty of detail, suggesting white and yellow fruit, along with some dry mineral notes, hints of wood and some refreshing, bitter undertones. Excellent acidity and long finish reminiscent of citrus, toast and dry earth. |
| Our personal opinion | The white wine Shaya Habis 2023 preserves and honours the heritage of some precious old Verdejo vines. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Shaya Habis 2022: Enterwine 93. Peñín 94. Shaya Habis 2021: Enterwine 93. Peñín 94. Shaya Habis 2020: Enterwine 94. Peñín 94. Shaya Habis 2018: Enterwine 94. Shaya Habis 2017: Enterwine 94. Peñín 93. J.Suckling 91. Shaya Habis 2016: Enterwine 94. Peñín 93. Shaya Habis 2012: Enterwine 92. Peñín 92. Shaya Habis 2011: Parker 91 and Peñín 93. Shaya Habis 2009: Peñín 93. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | White |
| D.O. | Rueda |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 13 |
| Serving tempurature | 8-10ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | Yes |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months mixing in barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 8 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Mono-Varietal | Verdejo |
| Pairings | Alone, bluefish, Boullabaise, Cod, Curred fish, Goat cheese, Grilled fish, Oriental cuisine, Rice with fish, Soup and rice, Stew, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
