Marqués de Cáceres, Rueda (Spain) Verdejo 2021

 The grapes are harvested during Rueda’s relatively cool nighttime temperatures.  With its sunshine-yellow hue, the wine is refreshingly bright and elegant on the palate, with a silky texture offering hints of peach and citrus flavors.  When enjoyed with food the wine’s flavors open further, becoming richer and more complex and offering a subtle and appetizing salinity on the finish.  Verdejo is often compared to Sauvignon Blanc as both varieties tend to be crisp and refreshing.  A wonderful partner for seafood, Verdejo from Rueda also holds its own when accompanying spicy food — try it with curries, chili, or tacos for example.