Verdejo is the grape that put the little region of Rueda on the world wine map. Bodegas Angel Rodriguez’s esteemed Martinsancho vineyard is credited for the preservation of the indigenous Verdejo grape – making it the perennial hallmark wine for the region. The 2017 Martinsancho Verdejo is redolent of lemon zest, citrus blossom, and mineral notes. On the palate, it is herbaceous, medium-bodied with stone fruit and floral notes and a touch of honeysuckle emerging in the finish. Drink this superb value now and over the next 2 to 3 years.
Martinsancho, Rueda DO (Castilla y León, Spain) Verdejo 2017
By Miranda Franco