Description
Bodegas Vetus was founded in 2003 with the purchase of a 20-hectare property by the Anton family, proprietors of Finca Villacreces in Ribera del Duero and Izadi in Rioja Alavesa. Winemaker Vanessa Perez and viticulturist Javier Vicente work to honor and express the true character of each varietal they farm, selecting several small plots of Verdejo planted in sandy soils at altitudes of 2,600-2,900 feet above sea level, to make this stellar Verdejo.
100% Verdejo from old vines planted in the ancient city of Segovia. The grapes were harvested the last week of August; as is tradition in the Rueda DO, the vines are hand harvested at night when the temperatures are cold, to prevent the natural tendency of Verdejo to become oxidized. The berries were destemmed and crushed, and the must was fermented in stainless-steel tanks. The resulting wine was aged for 3 months in stainless steel, resulting in a bright, crisp, and refreshing white wine.
Straw yellow. Enticing aromas of tropical fruit and citrus zest. The palate is focused and lively, showing flavors of yellow grapefruit, white peach and melon rind. Light yet expansive, with vibrant acidity all the way through the finish, which closes with a faint herbal flourish. Refreshingly complex yet extremely versatile, this wine is an excellent apéritif and will pair with nicely with a multitude of seafood-based dishes.
