Verdejo Rueda DO - Bodegas Portia

Verdejo Rueda DO - Bodegas PortiaThe elegant Verdejo Rueda from Bodegas Portia shimmers into the glass in a radiant light yellow. This pure varietal Spanish wine reveals wonderfully expressive notes of papaya, cape gooseberries, star fruit and mango in the glass. Added to this are hints of green bell pepper, juniper and lovage. The Bodegas Portia Verdejo Rueda presents itself wonderfully dry to the wine lover. This white wine never appears coarse or austere, but round and smooth. On the palate, the texture of this balanced white wine is wonderfully light. On the finish, this youthful wine from the Castilla y León wine-growing region delights with a lovely length. Once again, nuances of vineyard peach and pineapple appear. Vinification of Bodegas Portia Verdejo Rueda This wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Verdejo. Only first-class grape material was harvested for this wonderfully balanced varietal wine from Bodegas Portia. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly brought to the press house. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the Verdejo Rueda can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for several months. After the wine has been finished, the Verdejo Rueda is gently harmonized. Food recommendation for Bodegas Portia Verdejo Rueda This Spaniard is best enjoyed moderately chilled at 11–13°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with asparagus salad with quinoa, omelet with salmon and fennel, or fruity endive salad. Awards for Verdejo Rueda from Bodegas Portia In addition to its price-to-pleasure ratio, this Bodegas Portia wine can also boast awards, including medals. Specifically, for the 2019 vintage these are Mundus Vini – Gold