Rueda - Spain (White Wine)

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Fresh and lively with intense aromas of mature fruit and floral notes; apple, hay roses. The palate is fresh with an excellent balance between fruit and acidity. Silky and buttery with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in Salgueira, Monterrei is in the river Duero basin where the river T mega flows from north ot south. The history of the region spins around Monterrei Castle, the cultural and commercial centre of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonterrei is characterized by having a mild Mediterranean climate with a continetal trend, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. For this reason, Monterrei has a special microclimate with hot, dry summers and cold winters, providing considerable fluctuations in temperature of up to 30 degrees during the ripening season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrego e Monaguillo, which means in Gaelician language, Priest and Altar Boy, is owned and operated by Ernesto and Ernesto, uncle and nephew. 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{"id":4592385884248,"title":"Verdejo Rueda 2019 Palacio Bornos","handle":"verdejo-rueda-2018-palacio-bornos","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ripe, crisp and aromatic white from the Verdejo grape which is the pride and joy of the Rueda region of Spain. Orange peel and blossom aromas with stony mineral citrus flavours and a touch of spice. The perfect wine with oily fish; try with Mackerel and sardines, beautiful! (2019 - 13.5% abv)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe feel that Rueda, tucked away in the central north-western corner of Spain, in the province of Valladolid, is producing some of this country’s most interesting ‘new wave’ whites. Not long ago, it was infamous for its heavy, oxidised and flabby whites but is now producing some delicious, early drinking wines with open fruit flavours and a refreshing crispness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sanz family at la Castilla Vieja have been leading the way when it comes to the development of top-flight whites from the region, having pioneered night-time harvesting and developed an environmentally friendly way of getting rid of Rueda’s biggest pest, the yellow spider.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom cool-climate vineyards situated about 900 metres above sea-level, the new generation of wine-makers at la Castilla Vieja have introduced the wonderful Joven Verdejo (infact at 90% Verdejo and 10% Viura blend) which combines an amazing rich, ripe fruitiness with a brilliant balancing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-07-28T10:20:32+01:00","created_at":"2020-05-01T10:40:46+01:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Spain White Wine","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Rueda - Spain (White Wine)"],"price":1230,"price_min":1230,"price_max":1230,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32756839481432,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Verdejo Rueda 2019 Palacio Bornos","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1230,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Palacio-de-Bornos-Verdejo-Spain.jpg?v=1592476946"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Palacio-de-Bornos-Verdejo-Spain.jpg?v=1592476946","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7185838768216,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"width":677,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Palacio-de-Bornos-Verdejo-Spain.jpg?v=1592476946"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":677,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Palacio-de-Bornos-Verdejo-Spain.jpg?v=1592476946","width":677}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eA ripe, crisp and aromatic white from the Verdejo grape which is the pride and joy of the Rueda region of Spain. Orange peel and blossom aromas with stony mineral citrus flavours and a touch of spice. The perfect wine with oily fish; try with Mackerel and sardines, beautiful! (2019 - 13.5% abv)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe feel that Rueda, tucked away in the central north-western corner of Spain, in the province of Valladolid, is producing some of this country’s most interesting ‘new wave’ whites. Not long ago, it was infamous for its heavy, oxidised and flabby whites but is now producing some delicious, early drinking wines with open fruit flavours and a refreshing crispness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sanz family at la Castilla Vieja have been leading the way when it comes to the development of top-flight whites from the region, having pioneered night-time harvesting and developed an environmentally friendly way of getting rid of Rueda’s biggest pest, the yellow spider.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom cool-climate vineyards situated about 900 metres above sea-level, the new generation of wine-makers at la Castilla Vieja have introduced the wonderful Joven Verdejo (infact at 90% Verdejo and 10% Viura blend) which combines an amazing rich, ripe fruitiness with a brilliant balancing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":4854986866776,"title":"Godello Cuvée d'Or 2018, Bodegas Godeval","handle":"godello-cuvee-dor-2018-bodegas-godeval","description":"Planted at 450 metres in 1975, this 100% Godello vineyard produces outstanding fruit with low yields that guarantees a hugely concentrated wine with palate tingling minerality and precision. Made by New-Zealand wine maker, Amy-Leigh Hopkinson, the wine is barrel fermented and is then aged in 600-litre demi-muits for seven months. The bouquet combines orange-citrus, honeysuckle and blossom whilst the palate is impressively rich with dominant quince and white fruit flavours. There is a long, lingering zesty-clean finish with a touch of vanilla. This is one of the finest white wines I have tasted this year.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe winery is a project of Bodegas Godeval and Jorge Ordonez. It is located in the mountains next to El Barco de Valdeorras, in the province of Orense (Galicia), in the northwest of Spain. The 35 year-old Godello vineyards are located on the mountain slopes, and are therefore in terraces. The composition of the soil is of metamorphic slate, although you could find granite in other vineyards of the appellation. Planted at 1,350-1,650 feet (450-550 m) above sea level.","published_at":"2020-12-11T09:40:47+00:00","created_at":"2020-12-11T09:40:46+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Spanish White","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Rueda - Spain (White Wine)"],"price":1845,"price_min":1845,"price_max":1845,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":33582132068440,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Godello Cuvée d'Or 2018, Bodegas Godeval","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1845,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/PhotoComingSoon4_6106bded-1fee-4a09-a217-aac8001f43d8.jpg?v=1607679648"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/PhotoComingSoon4_6106bded-1fee-4a09-a217-aac8001f43d8.jpg?v=1607679648","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8270290288728,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":200,"width":200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/PhotoComingSoon4_6106bded-1fee-4a09-a217-aac8001f43d8.jpg?v=1607679648"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":200,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/PhotoComingSoon4_6106bded-1fee-4a09-a217-aac8001f43d8.jpg?v=1607679648","width":200}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"Planted at 450 metres in 1975, this 100% Godello vineyard produces outstanding fruit with low yields that guarantees a hugely concentrated wine with palate tingling minerality and precision. Made by New-Zealand wine maker, Amy-Leigh Hopkinson, the wine is barrel fermented and is then aged in 600-litre demi-muits for seven months. The bouquet combines orange-citrus, honeysuckle and blossom whilst the palate is impressively rich with dominant quince and white fruit flavours. There is a long, lingering zesty-clean finish with a touch of vanilla. This is one of the finest white wines I have tasted this year.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe winery is a project of Bodegas Godeval and Jorge Ordonez. It is located in the mountains next to El Barco de Valdeorras, in the province of Orense (Galicia), in the northwest of Spain. The 35 year-old Godello vineyards are located on the mountain slopes, and are therefore in terraces. The composition of the soil is of metamorphic slate, although you could find granite in other vineyards of the appellation. Planted at 1,350-1,650 feet (450-550 m) above sea level."}