Álvarez y Diez / Mantel Blanco, Rudea (Castilla y León, Spain) Verdejo 2022

Aug 24, 2023

By Michael Franz

 This is superb Verdejo, complete and fully ready to enjoy either as an aperitif or a table wine.  It is lightly herbal and citrusy, in keeping with the variety’s tendencies.  Displaying fine concentration, it zig-zags between seeming medium-bodied when first tasted on its own, but then lighter as the acidity kicks in during the persistent finish — but then seeming more powerful again when tried with food.  Zesty and fresh, but also offering layered aromas and flavors that keep this from seeming simple, this delivers everything delivered by Pinot Grigio — plus a lot more, and at a comparable price.          

Country / Region

Castilla y León, Spain

Appellation

Rudea

Grape Variety

Verdejo

Color

White

Vintage

2022

Score

92

Price

US $ 18.00

Producer

Álvarez y Diez / Mantel Blanco