[SOLD-OUT] Telmo Rodriguez Basa Verdejo 2020

 

"This is very much the modern face of Spain, being picked into small baskets, de-stemmed, must chilled and fermented in stainless steel. Biological viticulture, and no additions in the winery just perfectly balanced sugar/acid/tannin in the berry which is then carefully nurtured into balanced wine. Gorgeous texture without overt fructose, perfectly savoury minerality and really good length. Oh, yeah and some really yummy fruit, too." - Spanish Acquisition

 

"DO Rueda 1.5 hours north-west of Madrid, the Rueda appellation is located on a high (700-800 metres), sandy-soiled plateau framing the Duero River, west of Valladolid, on the fringe of DO Toro. Rueda is a white wine-only appellation. Verdejo is the main local variety, accompanied by the international Sauvignon Blanc and a smattering of native Viura (Macabeo).

While single variety Verdejo wines are common, the variety is often blended with Viura contributing a touch of acidity.

Basa is lovely, uncomplicated, and texturally pleasing. Basa smells of feijoa and fresh-cut pear with the faintest tropical wash and a gentle green herb tuck. The palate is mid-weight and of good length with a great mix of fruit flesh, earth and gently nutty tannin running out on natural acid. Textured without overt fructose, it’s savoury, with minerality and good length, and perfectly blends richness and line." - Telmo Rodriguez

 

Country:

Spain

Region:

Spain-(Other)

Variety:

Wine White - Verdelho

Size:

750mL