By Bodegas Riojanas
Vina Alvina Verdejo 2021

Description
Vina Albina Rueda is made from a fine selection of 100% Verdejo grapes coming from vineyards located in Rueda and La Seca.

Technical Details
Grape Variety: 100% Verdejo
Alcohol: 13.00%
Residual Sugar: 2.00 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.50 g/l

Vineyards
Vineyard Locations: Parcels in Rueda - 'Reguilon' and 'Valdeculebro'; Parcels in La Seca - 'Los Tordos' and 'Almendreras'
Terroir: Poor soils covered with rounded cobbles
Vineyard Age: Older than ten years
Altitude: 700 to 800 meters
Yield: Between 7,000 and 8,000 kilos per hectare
Harvest: At night time, with each grape harvested at the precise moment of ripeness

Winemaking
Short, cold maceration (8 to 10 degrees C). Grapes are low-pressed to obtain the best quality must. Racking at low temperature. Controlled fermentation at 15 to 16 degrees C in stainless steel vats. Aging on fine lees for three to four months.

Tasting Notes
Light, bright yellow with greenish hues. The intense, complex, and elegantly strong fruity aroma blends white fruits such as apple and pear with tropical touches. Herbal aromas of fennel and camomile are also present. Fruity taste in the mouth, fresh and balanced, with a hint of bitterness at the end, characteristic of the Verdejo variety. Aging on fine lees allows this wine to have a great structure and persistence by leaving a long-lasting memory on the palate.

Service
Food Pairing: Suitable for appetizers and ideal for pairing with fish, seafood, rice, pasta, and white meats. Also enjoyable alongside smokey foods, fresh cheese, sushi, and Iberian ham.
Allergens: Gluten-free, suitable for vegan consumption, and contains sulfites
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BODEGAS VIORE VERDEJO RUEDA VINA ALBINA 2021
Friday, September 9, 2022
Country: Spain
Region: Castilla y Leon
Vintage: 2021
Score: 90
Fresh, pure nose with lemon, green apple and a hint of white almond, following through to a medium-bodied palate with vibrant acidity. Not complex, but zingy and drinkable now.