White and red wines from DO Rueda, Spain
The Denomination of Origin Rueda was approved by the Ministry of Agriculture on January 12, 1980 been the first one approved in the Region of Castilla y León, Spain.
The acknowledgement and protection of its autochthonous grape variety, the Verdejo, was earned.We posses exceptional natural resources for the production of top-quality wines, specially white wines but also, from the 5 of August of 2008 the red wines and rosé are protected too.
The production area included in the Denomination of Origin Rueda is located in the Region of Castilla y León, Spain.
<p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>VARIETY</strong>: 100% Sauvignon Blanc</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>VINEYARD AND SOIL</strong>: 20 years old vines from our own vineyards, planted on a plateau, at an average altitude of 750 meters, where the soils are made of pebbles, sand and limestone.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>CLIMATE</strong>: Continental climate characterized by very cold winters and dry summers, with temperatures strongly contrasted between hot days and cool nights.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong style="font-size: 13px;">WINEMAKING PROCESS</strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">: </span>Exclusively made of selected grapes from our own vineyards, harvested by night with low temperature conditions, preserving the typical features of the variety. Refrigerated maceration that allows a higher aromatic extraction. Fermented in stainless steel, between 10 and 15 days, at a temperature of 16ºC. Aged for 3 or 4 months on the fine lees. Bottled without fining, on cold stabilization.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>RESIDUAL SUGAR</strong>: 2.5 g/l</p>
- Alcohol: 13.5
- Type of wine: Young White Wine
<p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>VARIETY</strong>: 100% Verdejo</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>ELABORATION PROCESS</strong>: Made from the flowey and herbaceaous Verdejo grape, the wine is fresh and aromatic with notes of citrus, blossom and fennel. It is fermented for 20 days in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature between 13 and 16ºC in order to ensure freshness.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>THE WINE:</strong> In 1972 Vinos de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal became the driving force behind the setting up of the Rueda appellation, making fresh, crisp and fruity wines to satisfy a new trend in international taste. This new style of wine.making could only be achieved in wineries equipped with the most modern technology, ensuring that all the aromas encolosed in the grapes were preserved. Continuous evolution and innovation has enabled Marqués de Riscal to harness the vineyards' full potential.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong>: This wine pairs well with fish and shellfish, white meat and pasta dishes or with selection of cold red meats.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>RESIDUAL SUGAR: </strong>< 2 g/l</p>
- Alcohol: 12.5
- Type of wine: Young White Wine
<p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>VARIETY</strong>: 100% Verdejo</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong>: Straw yellow with Green flashes. Clean and bright Intense varietal nose. Aroma of fresh fruits with notes of freshly cut grass. Balance on the palate, fruity, fresh and persistent.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>VINEYARD AND SOIL</strong>: Between 12 and 15 years old vines from our own vineyards, planted on a plateau, at an average altitude of 750 meters, where the soils are made of pebbles, sand and limestone.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>CLIMATE</strong>: Continental climate characterized by very cold winters and dry summers, with temperatures strongly contrasted between hot days and cool nights.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>WINEMAKING PROCESS</strong>: Grapes harvested by night with low temperature conditions, preserving the typical features of the variety. Refrigerated maceration that allows a higher aromatic extraction. Fermented in stainless steel, between 10 and 15 days, at a temperature of 16ºC. Bottled without fining on cold stabilization.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>RESIDUAL SUGAR</strong>: 1.3 g/l</p>
- Alcohol: 13
- Type of wine: Young White Wine
<p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>VARIETY</strong>: 100% Verdejo</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>ELABORATION PROCESS</strong>: Made from the flowey and herbaceaous Verdejo grape, the wine is fresh and aromatic with notes of citrus, blossom and fennel. It is fermented for 20 days in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature between 13 and 16ºC in order to ensure freshness.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>THE WINE:</strong> In 1972 Vinos de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal became the driving force behind the setting up of the Rueda appellation, making fresh, crisp and fruity wines to satisfy a new trend in international taste. This new style of wine.making could only be achieved in wineries equipped with the most modern technology, ensuring that all the aromas encolosed in the grapes were preserved. Continuous evolution and innovation has enabled Marqués de Riscal to harness the vineyards' full potential.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong>: This wine pairs well with fish and shellfish, white meat and pasta dishes or with selection of cold red meats.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>RESIDUAL SUGAR: </strong>< 2 g/l</p>
- Alcohol: 12.5
- Type of wine: Young White Wine
<p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>VARIETY</strong>: 100% Verdejo</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>MADURATION</strong>:100% Verdejo from our best grapes harvested overnight. </p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong>: Fruity with aromas of fresh-cut grass, fennel and hints of apple. Straw yellow. Persistent, full-bodied, with a long aftertaste.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>WINE AND FOOD</strong>: Ideal with light meals or an aperitif. Best Served at 6º or 7º C.</p> <p style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>RESIDUAL SUGAR</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">: 1.8 </span>g/l</p>
- Alcohol: 13
- Type of wine: Young White Wine
<p><strong>VARIETY</strong>: 100% Verdejo</p> <p>Wine made from the best plots and vineyards of VERDEJO grape variety. Tres Pilares - Three pillars, because of the three brothers that are members of the winery - is a personal wine, fruit of the tradition of vine-growing in the Fernandez family. The wine is produced with grapes coming from the 30-year old vineyards, planted on the Castilian plateau in pebbles, sand and limestone soils.</p> <p><strong>VISUAL PHASE</strong>: Clean and bright, with an intense golden tone.</p> <p><strong>BOUQUET PHASE</strong>: Its aromas of tropical fruits, spices, cedar and cinnamon stand out.</p> <p><strong>TASTE PHASE</strong>: Soft, creamy and aniseed. Remembrance to nail, cinnamon and ginger. The result is a well structured wine, very balanced between fruit and wood, with an extraordinary acidity that prolongs the persistence in the mouth.</p> <p><strong>MARIDAJE</strong>: Matches perfectly with fish, red meats, cheese and rices.</p>
- Alcohol: 13
- Type of wine: Aged White Wine
