Spain's Light Refreshing White - Verdejo

Verdejo varietal is Spain’s answer to Sauvignon Blanc or even Pinot Grigio. It’s mainly grown in Spain, in the regions of Rueda, Castilla y Leon and Castilla-La-Mancha. Verdejo is also cropping up in the United States. Verdejo has similar traits to Sauvignon Blanc in that it’s light bodied, medium/high acid and medium alcohol with flavors of lime, Meyer lemon, green melon, white peach, grapefruit, grass, fennel, and citrus blossom. For those winemakers who age the wine in oak the wine’s texture will be richer, medium bodied and have a toasted almond, smoky, lemon curd notes.

Bodegas Volver Paso A Paso Verdejo 2019 is located in the region of Castilla-La Mancha. It is from vines that range in age from 30 to 90 years old. Finca Las Cruces in Casa de los Planos Cuenca is at an altitude 650-700m creating. The vineyards were planted in 1994 and were the first of verdejo in the area. The viticulture is sustainable and organic with minimal intervention and zero chemicals. The wine is fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats at 15C which protects the delicate fruity aromas. The wine is yellow with green tinge. Aromas of white blossom, stone fruit and aromatic herbs. Very fresh with good acidity, fruity and balanced.

Verdejo pairs well with dishes due to it’s high acidity and citrus components. If the dish contains lime as an ingredient or if oak aged you could pair this wine with richer dishes that have coconut milk or cream, such as a Thai Green Curry. Pair with sheep’s milk cheeses such as Manchego, Pecorino, Feta, Halloumi or Ricotta, Artichokes with beurre blanc, arugula almond & pecorino salad, halibut with tarragon and lemon, roast chicken with almond sauce, roast pork loin with fennel, or fish tacos.