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Previously Verdejo-based wines were prone to early oxidation; however, modern techniques including night-time harvesting, cool fermentation and the use of an inert gas blanketing have led to the delicate and youthful aromatic freshness of the wines being preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is often blended with Sauvignon Blanc to add body and richness to Sauvignon's aromatic lift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically Verdejo dominated wines are crisp with soft, creamy, nutty overtones, and sometimes accompanied by notes of honey. Arguably Spain's finest white grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"finca-montepedroso-verdejo-rueda","title":"Finca Montepedroso Verdejo 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eMontepedroso or “Mountain of stones” is named after the stony soils in the vineyard upon which the Verdejo grapes for this wine are grown. Familia Martínez Bujanda cultivates the Verdejo grape exclusively at Finca Montepedroso, with the sole aim of producing one of the best wines of the Rueda region. With a yield much lower than allowed by the DO, the winery only elaborates one single wine. Grape harvest takes place at night in order to reduce, as much as is possible, the oxidisation time of the grapes and to insure they are received at the winery as fresh as possible. The Verdejo grapes are fermented by native yeast at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve aromatics, acidity and freshness. It is then aged sur-lie for five months with weekly batonnage to provide additional depth and complexity. Bright lemon yellow in colour the wine displays intensely aromatic notes of apricot and peach, fennel, and ripe fruits. Some notes of fresh cut hay, and light smoke touches mixed with mineral notes. The palate opens velvety and silky developing into great volume and structure. The balanced acidity gives freshness and nerve that leads onto a long and tasty, fruity aftertaste. If you're looking for a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc then this is one to try! 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This is an ideal match for grilled fish, salads and vegetables, as well as pastas and shellfish. A good choice for smoked food and creams. 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Adopting simple and respectful winemaking practices, alongside Telmo's 20 years of experience and knowledge of this area, make El Transistor Verdejo a very consistent wine of great complexity. El Transistor derives its unusual name from Telmo's inspired solution of strategically placing a radio in the vineyards to ward off local wild-boar from eating the delicious fruit. Fermented and aged in wooden barrels and foudres of different sizes for up to 9 months, this wine is restrained and elegant with fresh green apples on the nose, accompanied by notes of bitter lemon and a floral, lime-blossom lift. The wine is still youthful, fresh and light with white peach and a grapefruit twist. There is a subtle, structured minerality which comes through as stony pebbles with a savoury hint. Very focused, there is a gentle smoothness to the texture which carries the wine forward across the palate towards a refreshing, citrus-pith finish. 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There is a rich and profound expression of the place through its geography and climate as well as its social, historical, and economic characteristics. This Verdejo was fermented in concrete vats at the Valle de Uco Winery. 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This award winning Verdejo displays vibrant notes of sweet grapefruit and pineapple that combine with anise, fennel and floral notes through to a bone dry, crisp and refreshing palate with a lively finish.[#intro]Flavours of melon \u0026amp; green apple enhanced by candied citrus fruit, full flavoured \u0026amp; refreshing...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Javier Sanz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56092190146941,"sku":"A24SANZVERDEJO-1","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/RUEDABT.jpg?v=1748187710"},{"product_id":"javier-sanz-rey-santo-verdejo","title":"Javier Sanz Rey Santo Verdejo 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eJavier Sanz Rey Santo is a white wine from the Rueda region of Spain made from 100% Verdejo grapes. 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