| Type | White wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 13.5% |
| Production | 90,000 - 100,000 bottles |
Spec sheet
The wine
This is the first of the wines from the Belondrade winery, and one of the best white wines in Spain. A mature, elegant white wine inspired by the Burgundy whites, that has in fact surpassed all expectations when it comes to quality from the Verdejo, the indigenous grape varietal of Castile. The wine has also undergone diligent ageing in oak of the highest quality and will continue to develop most favourably in the bottle for a further seven to eight years.
NOTE: Best decanted and served not overly cold, between 10º and 12º C.
What does this wine taste like?
| Light | Bold | |
|---|---|---|
| Dry | Sweet | |
| Soft | Acidic |
View | Pale yellow / Greenish glints |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Ripe fruit / Fennel / Hay / Ageing notes |
Mouth | Fresh / Good acidity / Pleasant / Long |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 9ºC and 11ºC
Food pairing
Smoked / Cod / Rice with fish
Ratings and awards
| 2022 | 94 PK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95 PK | ||
| 2020 | 94 PK | 18 JR | |
| 2019 | 94 PK | ||
| 2018 | 94 PK | 97 PN | |
| 2017 | 94 PK |
PK: ParkerJR: Jancis
robinsonPN: Peñín
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | 10 months |
|---|---|
| Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
| Vine age | 30 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Clay / Pebbles |
| Climate | Continental |
| Yields | Low yields |
| Surface area | 30.00 hectares |
The winery
Belondrade
The Belondrade winery was founded in 1994 by Didier Belondrade, a Frenchman who became enamoured with Spain. His objective was to produce an excellent white wine inspired by the great Burgundy whites, using Rueda’s traditional grape variety, the Verdejo. For several years he worked in rented premises in Nava del Rey, until he was able to open the doors of his new winery in 2000, situated on the actual estate on the outskirts of La Seca. The winery was designed by the French...
