Bodegas Portia, Rueda DO (Castilla y León, Spain) Verdejo 2019

 I love the Verdejo-based wines from Rueda.  They are incredibly versatile at the table and you can’t beat them for quality-to-price ratio.  This one is a bit more expensive than most, but it still delivers quality for the price.  In the nose it is intensely aromatic and complex with peach, mango, citrus and orange blossom aromas segueing to a harmonious blend of peach, grapefruit and tropical fruit flavors and a creamy mouthfeel.  The sumptuous flavors are well matched with vibrant acidity, leaving an impression that’s fresh and animated.   Pair it with grilled shrimp or a spring salad of fresh greens and chicken.   The Portia winery is one of six wineries owned Grupo Faustino, which was founded in the late 1800s.  This winery, newest of the portfolio, is housed in beautiful structure designed by the architectural studio Foster & Partners.  At Bodegas Portia they make both the Rueda wines as well as Tempranillo-based wines from the Ribera del Duero.