Peñafiel Alba de Miros Rueda Verdejo, 2021

Fresh, complex and tropical white

Radiant in straw-yellow with fresh fruit aromatics of lemon, grapefruit and pomelo. On a tropical palate you get flavours of mango and pineapple. With the lees ageing adding a velvety texture as well as some light hazelnut and brioche notes. Shows great dimension on a well-rounded and lengthy finish.

• 100% Verdejo
• Aged 2 months on lees
• Great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc/Pinot Grigio
• Mentioned by Aoife Carrigy, Irish Independent.

Cellaring: Now to 2024

Food Pairing: White pizza, lime chicken, frittatas

STORY BEHIND THIS WINE

One of the mysteries of the wine world is why we don’t see more Verdejo. Of habitual good quality, it is equally good as a food wine or on its own. Production is mainly centred around the region of Rueda where it is native. This is a region characterised by extreme weather ranges and high altitude vineyards. Although a relatively young winery (formed in 2003), the vineyards at Bodegas Peñafiel are located at 900m, close to being some of the highest in Europe. This gives them a leg-up in crafting terroir-driven wines of great distinction and quality.