COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Verdejo
PRODUCER
Barco del Corneta
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cucu Verdejo is a white wine from Castilla y León, Spain, produced by Barco del Corneta from 100% Verdejo grapes. The wine is distinguished by its production in a style that moves beyond conventional Rueda expressions, aiming for a more complex and textured experience. The grapes are sourced from organically grown vineyards located at high altitudes around Segovia, in a cooler area northwest of Madrid. Barco del Corneta was established by Beatriz Herranz Sanz, who sought to honor her family's viticultural heritage by focusing on the varietal's potential.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are organically grown in sandy soils.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at over 750m above sea level.
Fact 03
Fermented with native yeasts for authentic expression.
Fact 04
A portion is aged in used French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Cucu Verdejo is produced using grapes from organically grown vineyards. The harvest is conducted by hand, with meticulous selection of the fruit. Vinification involves spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, primarily in stainless steel tanks. A portion of the wine (20%) is aged for four months in used 300L French oak barrels, while the remainder is aged on its lees for approximately five months. This process aims to highlight the varietal's character and the influence of its high-altitude origin.
