COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Verdejo
PRODUCER
Herederos del Marqués de Riscal
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Herederos del Marqués de Riscal is one of the oldest and most pioneering wineries in Spain. While famous for Rioja, they were instrumental in the creation of the Rueda DO in 1980. In the early 1970s, looking to produce a high-quality white wine, they chose the indigenous Verdejo grape in Rueda, working alongside legendary French enologist Émile Peynaud. This wine represents the modern benchmark for Rueda Verdejo, showcasing the grape's natural freshness, aromatic complexity, and versatility.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Marqués de Riscal virtually put Rueda on the map, pioneering the DO's creation in 1980.
Fact 02
The winery collaborated with legendary French enologist Émile Peynaud to perfect this modern style of Verdejo.
Fact 03
Grapes are harvested exclusively at night to protect them from the warm daytime temperatures of the Castilian plateau.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested at night to preserve freshness and prevent oxidation. After destemming and cooling, the grapes undergo a brief cold maceration before pneumatic pressing. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 13-15°C to retain primary fruit aromas. Following fermentation, the wine remains on its fine lees for a period to build mid-palate texture and complexity before stabilization and bottling.
