Marqués de Riscal Verdejo, Rueda, Spain, 75cl

Marqués de Riscal Verdejo is a dry white wine from the Rueda denomination in northern Spain, made from the indigenous Verdejo grape. The bottle carries a 100% Organic label. It is a fresh, aromatic Rueda white, with fennel, white flowers and fresh-cut grass on the nose and a lively, smooth palate, and it is easy to pair with fish, shellfish and lighter dishes.

About the winery

Marqués de Riscal is a Spanish bodega whose motto is “love and respect for wine since 1858”. The bodega is based in Rioja and also makes white wines in Rueda. Its estate vineyards, 220 hectares with an average vine age of 25 years, have been certified organic since the 2018 vintage.

How it’s made

After alcoholic fermentation, the wine rests on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks for one to two months, with the lees stirred weekly by bâtonnage using nitrogen. After a short maturation it is bottled in the months following the harvest.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Highly aromatic, with fennel, white flowers, hints of aniseed and fresh grass.
• Palate: Smooth and fresh, with generous flavours and a lively mouthfeel; tropical fruit and verbena can also come through.
• Finish: Persistent and pleasant.

How to enjoy it

Serve Marqués de Riscal Verdejo chilled, at 8 to 10°C, in a standard white wine glass. The producer suggests fish, shellfish, ham pasta, chicken and cold meats, and this Rueda Verdejo also works well as an aperitif.

Details

• Type: Dry white wine
• Region / origin: Rueda, Spain
• Producer: Marqués de Riscal
• Grape: 100% Verdejo
• ABV: 13%
• Volume: 75cl

Please drink responsibly. This product is intended for customers aged 18 and over.