Verdling Trocken 2014

Verdling Trocken 2014 displays a fresh, savoury character. The Verdejo variety contributes distinctive vegetal notes that make it very pleasant and reinforce its more intense side. In addition, the high natural acidity of the wines appears very balanced with the rest of the characteristics. This is precisely what we like to highlight most about Verdling Trocken: the feeling of harmony, of a well-integrated set of virtues. And, of course, its affinity with a specific origin: the old vineyards of Nieva. It is revealing to see how an elaboration in the style of the Rheinhessen whites, applied to our Verdejo, produces a restless wine with character that seems polished by the stone, the cold and the wind.

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Verdling Trocken 2014

Riesling style Verdejo soul

Climatic year

The winter was relatively mi ld without hard frosts. Late Apri l warm temperatures led to bud burst in early May. Early spring brought rain and warm temperature which al lowed the growing season to start. Dry and hot summer. Some rain in September provided optimal conditions for grape ripening without losing its natural balance. Harvest started on September 22nd and finished on October 10th. It was a great year not only for the amount, but also for the qual ity of the grapes. The weather conditions al lowed us to harvest slowly and to select each plot at its best ripening moment.

grape variety

100% Verdejo grapes from ungrafted , low-yielding , pre-phyl loxera vines. The vineyard is located in Segovia. The soi l is rich in sand and gravel sized pebbles.

winemaking process

This very unique wine-making process starts in the vineyards where grape clusters are handpicked, sorted and put in smal l crates for their transport. Upon arrival at the winery , the grapes are put in a cold chamber for a few hours , lowering their temperature before being processed. The whole grapes are cold soaked and gently pressed resulting in a low yield. The must is settled for 24 hours and fermented once it is clean. The long fermentation takes place at a low temperature in small stainless steel vats with natural indigenous yeasts. The natural high acidity of the must plays an important role in this wine,it is balanced and enhances its freshness and brings out the finest characteristics of each grape variety. Bottled in Apri l, 2015.