COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Verdejo
PRODUCER
Bodega Burdigala
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Campo Eliseo Cuvée Alegre is a 100% Verdejo from the Rueda DO in Spain, produced by Bodega Burdigala, a project founded by Michel Rolland and Jacques Lurton. The winery is situated in the Duero valley, a region recognized for its winemaking potential. The name 'Campo Eliseo' draws inspiration from the concept of a wine lover's paradise. The project emphasizes the use of old vines and traditional winemaking techniques, including the utilization of historic underground cellars.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First DO Rueda wine ranked in Wine Spectator's Top 100.
Fact 02
Winery in Rueda utilizes 17th-century underground galleries.
Fact 03
Named after the 'Elysian Fields' of Greek mythology.
Fact 04
Organic product.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Campo Eliseo Cuvée Alegre is produced from 100% Verdejo grapes grown on old vines in Rueda. The winemaking process involves fermentation and aging for a minimum of five months in a diverse array of vessels, including wooden foudres, stoneware vats, concrete eggs, French oak barrels, and stainless steel tanks. Rigorous vineyard management practices are employed, focusing on soil health and minimal intervention. The winery in Rueda incorporates historic 17th-century underground galleries into its winemaking facilities.
