COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Verdejo
PRODUCER
Compañía Vinícola Del Norte De España (Cvne)
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España), one of Spain's most historic and celebrated wine estates founded in Haro in 1879, expanded its white winemaking expertise to the Rueda DO to craft this vibrant expression of Verdejo. While the 'Monopole' name is legendary as Spain's oldest registered white wine brand—originally created in Rioja—this modern Rueda iteration focuses on the crisp, aromatic qualities of the Verdejo grape. Grown on the high-altitude, gravelly soils of the Duero basin, this wine captures the classic continental character of the region, offering a fresh, contemporary expression backed by CVNE's centuries of winemaking heritage.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Monopole is Spain's oldest registered white wine brand, originally created by CVNE in Rioja in 1915.
Fact 02
To preserve the grape's vibrant acidity and intense aromas, harvesting is conducted entirely at night when temperatures are lowest.
Fact 03
The high-altitude continental climate of Rueda features extreme diurnal temperature shifts, which helps concentrate the grape's natural flavors.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Verdejo grapes are harvested at night to preserve their delicate primary aromas and prevent oxidation in the cool night temperatures. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit undergoes gentle pneumatic pressing followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 14-16°C. This cold fermentation preserves the intense tropical and herbaceous characteristics of the Verdejo grape. The wine is kept on its fine lees for a short period to add texture and mouthfeel before being clarified, cold-stabilized, and bottled young to maintain its signature freshness.
