Rueda
The Rueda wines are internationally praised because of their freshness and fruity character.
The region of Rueda was the first legally recognized Designation of Origin in the Castilla y León region of Spain. Officially approved in the year 1980, this zone specializes in the production of high quality white wines, the quality of which comes from the very special characteristics of the environment in this region. As for the production of red and rosé wines, the procedures established by the Rueda Designation of Origin were approved in August of 2008.
The Rueda DO is comprised of 74 different municipalities between the providences of Valladolid, Segovia, and Avila. The largest concentrations of wineries in region are located in the municipalities of La Seca, Rueda, and Serrada. The Rueda DO also occupies the main area of the Douro river basin. The relief is defined by a succession of alluvial terraces located on the banks of the river. The area is exposed to Atlantic winds.
The soils are mainly composed of gravel, and they are easy to work. This type of soil provides for excellent water drainage and root aeration. These soils house the best grape vines of the Rueda.
The region of the DO Rueda is marked by a harsh continental climate. This land is subjected to long and severe winters, followed by short springs and hot, dry summers with sudden, unwelcomed storms. The annual rainfall amount varies between 300-500 l/m2. Because of the stark differences between daytime and nighttime temperature, the grapes of this region have a very well-balanced sugar to acid ratio.
The Verdejo grape variety is native to the Rueda DO and occupies most of the in this region. This grape is perfectly adapted to this environment and tough climate. This grape variety was introduced into Spain by the Mozarabs. Despite the fact that there is no written record of this, it is widely accepted that Verdejo was cultivated in the early 11th century, during the repopulation of the Duero river basin that took place during reign of King Alfonso VI.
The wines from Rueda are defined by their characteristic aromas of aromatic herbs and their nuanced fruity sensations, as well as by their excellent acidity. These wines typically display a mixture of delicate bitternes and exotic flavours that makes them quite unique.
The wineries of the Rueda region craft three different types of young white wines: the Rueda Superior, crafted from a minimum of 75% Verdejo grapes; the Sauvignon Blanc, crafted from this single French varietal; and Rueda Blanco, which has a minimum of 40% Verdejo or Sauvignon.
The typical Verdejo white wine is the most popular wine from Rueda, and it is a great ambassador for the region. This is a young white wine that, after three months, develops a yellow and greenish colour and possesses a fresh and fruity palate. This wine is not aged before being bottled. Not being masked by oak, the wine shows its primary aromas of exotic fruit and bitter herbs in their full glory.
The Sauvignon Blanc wines from Rueda are marked by their varietal character. These are very fresh wines that generally have a yellowish-green, bright appearance. These wines show intense aromas of fruits and subtle herbal notions. The palate is long and pleasant, with tropical fruit sensations entwined with herbs.
The wines from the Rueda DO that are aged in wood do not lose their aromatic balance. We perceive notes of vanilla and toast, along with wooden notions and characteristic aromas of hay. These are all very typical of Verdejo varietals.
The grape varieties produced in the Rueda DO are the following:
Red varieties:
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Grenache
White varieties:
Verdejo, Sauvignon blanc, Viura, and Palomino fino.
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White Wine Blanco Nieva Sauvignon Blanc 2023
90 90Young white wine from Rueda. Varietal Sauvignon Blanc briefly aged on lees. Learn More€6.95 -
White Wine José Pariente Sauvignon Blanc 2023
90 90Young white wine from Rueda. Varietal Sauvignon Blanc aged for 4 months on lees in stainless steel tanks. Learn More€10.45 -
White Wine Protos Verdejo 2023
90 90Young white wine from Rueda. Varietal Verdejo aged on lees in stainless steel tanks for 3 months. Learn More€7.45 -
White Wine José Pariente Verdejo 2023
90 90White wine from Rueda. Varietal Verdejo fermented in concrete diposits, oak barrels and stainless steel tanks and aged for 4 months on lees. Learn More€10.45 -
White Wine El Transistor Verdejo 2022
92 92Crianza white wine made from Rueda. Old-vines Verdejo fermented and aged in different containers. Learn More€21.50 -
White Wine Circe Verdejo 2023
90 90Vegan young white wine from Rueda. Old-vines varietal Verdejo briefly aged on lees. Learn More€9.85 -
Sweet Wine Apasionado de José Pariente 2022
90 90Organic sweet white wine from Rueda. Varietal Sauvignon Blanc aged for 6 months on its lees. Learn More€13.85 -
White Wine Montespina Verdejo sobre lías 2023
90 90Young white wine from Rueda. Verdejo fermented and aged on lees in tanks.
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White Wine Afortunado Magnum 2023
89 89Young white wine from DO Rueda. Varietal old-vines Verdejo vinified in steel tanks. Learn More€13.90 -
White Wine Afortunado 2023
89 89Young white wine from Rueda. Varietal Verdejo fermented on its lees. Learn More€6.95 -
White Wine Belondrade y Lurton 2022
95 95Organic white wine from Rueda. Varietal Verdejo fermented and aged for 9 months in French oak barrels. Learn More€44.85 -
White Wine Shaya Habis 2020
ñ 94 94 94Vegan white wine from Rueda. Varietal old-vines Verdejo aged for 8 months on lees in new French oak barrels. Learn More€24.25 -
White Wine Shaya Verdejo 2022
ñ 93 92 93Organic white wine from Rueda. Varietal old-vines Verdejo partially fermented in oak. Learn More€10.45 -
White Wine Basa 2022
90 90Young white wine from Rueda. Blend of Verdejo and Viura vinified in stainless steel tanks. Learn More€8.45 -
White Wine José Pariente Fermentado en Barrica 2022
92 92Organic white wine from Rueda. Varietal old-vines Verdejo fermented and aged on lees in barrels for 11 months. Learn More€18.30 -
White Wine Nisia 2021
92 92White wine from Rueda. Varietal old-vines Verdejo fermented and aged for 8 months on lees in French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. Learn More€9.70 -
White Wine Naia 2022
90 90Young white wine from Rueda. Varietal Verdejo fermented and aged for 4 months in French oak vats and stainless steel tanks. Learn More€8.20 -
White Wine Blanco Nieva Verdejo 2022
90 90Young white wine from Rueda. Varietal Verdejo briefly aged on lees in stainless steel tanks. Learn More€6.50 -
White Wine K-Naia 2022
90 90Young white wine from Rueda. Blend of Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc vinified briefly aged on lees. Learn More€5.65 -
White Wine Gran Cardiel Verdejo 2022
90 90Young white wine from Rueda. Varietal Verdejo aged on lees in stainless steel tanks. Learn More€7.10 -
White Wine Blanco Nieva Pie Franco Verdejo 2022
93 93Young white wine rom Rueda. Old-vines Verdejo fermented and aged for 3 months on lees. Learn More€12.45 -
White Wine Naiades 2018
ñ 93 93 93White wine from Rueda. Old-vines Verdejo fermented and aged for 7 months in French oak barrels. Learn More€19.60 -
White Wine Palomo Cojo 2022
90 90White wine from DO Rueda. Varietal Verdejo vinified in stainless steel tanks. Learn More€9.10 -
White Wine Montespina Sauvignon 2022
90 90Young white wine from Rueda. Varietal Sauvignon Blanc vinified in stainless steel tanks. Learn More€6.70 -
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White Wine Marqués de Riscal Limousin 2020
93 93White wine from Rueda. Varietal Verdejo fermented and aged for 8 months on lees in French oak barrels. Learn More€14.10 -
White Wine Marqués de Riscal Finca Montico 2019
91 91Organic white wine from Rueda. Varietal Verdejo aged for 4 months on its lees. Learn More€11.40