COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Verdejo, Albillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Raíces Ibéricas
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Andrés Alonso project by Bodegas Raíces Ibéricas is a tribute to high-altitude Spanish viticulture and authentic rural characters, named after a real-life Spanish shepherd and friend of the winery. Founded in 1998 by winemaker Carlos Ruben, known as the 'Garnacha Whisperer', the estate focuses on discovering forgotten, old-vine parcels up to 1,000 meters above sea level to showcase indigenous grape varieties. Based in Maluenda, Aragon, the winery is a certified pioneer in sustainability, holding the 'Wineries for Climate Protection' certification.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Andrés Alonso, a real-life Spanish shepherd and close friend of the winery, embodying down-to-earth Iberian wisdom.
Fact 02
The winery is a certified pioneer in sustainability, holding the prestigious 'Wineries for Climate Protection' certification.
Fact 03
The Verdejo-Albillo 2024 vintage was awarded 91 points by Andreas Larsson, the World's Best Sommelier.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted from high-altitude vineyards at 800 meters in the clay-limestone soils of the Pisuerga Valley. The winemaking process begins with six hours of cold pre-fermentation skin maceration to extract intense aromatics. This is followed by a slow, cool fermentation at 12ºC to preserve fresh fruit characters. The wine then undergoes a brief bâtonnage (lees-stirring) on fine lees to introduce yeast-derived texture and complexity.
