Javier Sanz Verdejo

Technical Specification

Winery

Javier Sanz

Country
Spain
Region
Rueda
Vineyard Location
Villa Narcisa, a 40+ year-old vineyard
Climate
Continental weather is characterized by wide diurnal swings which make high daytime temperatures tumble up to 25 degrees at night. Additionally, very cold winters together with rains in spring and autumn help develop the characteristic acidity Verdejo is known for.
Soil
Limestone
Type
White
Vintage
2015
Variety
Verdejo
Winemaking
Grapes are hand-harvested and crushed. Then, the skins are left for a few hours to soak at a low temperature. Pressing. The juice is then settled for one day. Once clear, fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a temperature below 15ºC, using the grapes´ indigenous yeast. The low temperature allows for a slow fermentation that helps preserving as many fruity aromas as possible. Cold stabilization and filtering before bottling
Tasting Notes
Javier Sanz Verdejo is the best expression of Rueda and its terroir: youthful and bright, with light shades of green. In the nose, its shows fresh and lively varietal notes of sweet grapefruit and pineapple, combined with anise and fennel as well as floral aromas. Bone-dry in the palate, its medium body is coupled with a crisp, refreshing acidity that make it perfect to drink at all times.
Food Pairing
We recommend to serve it chilled (40-44ºC). Enjoy on its own or with seafood, grilled fish, ceviche, sashimi, etc. It will suit any type of delicate flavors and lightly seasoned white fish.
Alcohol Content
13% Vol
Production
100,000 bottles
Winemaker
Santiago de Íscar