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Rueda, Rolland & Galarreta

The Verdejo grapes used to produce this wine come from alluvial terraces at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level, around the village of La Seca, in the heart of what is widely considered as the premium area in the appellation of Rueda. After a very cool fermentation, the wine is kept in contact with the fine lees to provide a rich well-rounded mouth-feel. The nose shows fresh, aromatic tropical fruit followed by melon, mineral and floral aromas.

Product code: 26974

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Rueda, Rolland & Galarreta

Details

Type: White
Country: Spain
Region: Castilla y Leon
Vintage: 2012/2013
Producer: Rolland & Galarreta
Primary grape: Verdejo
Bottle size: 75cl
List price: £12.87
Code: 26974
Awards:
- SILVER (2016) INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION 2018
- BRONZE (2015) INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2017

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Expression

Elegant, intricate, mineral-laced whites

Flexible with a range of cheese styles including soft goat's, Gruyère, Emmenthal, pecorino, parmesan, Cheddar
Butter and cream-based sauces. Beurre noisette, hollandaise, velouté, mornay, white clam
Strongly flavoured spices should be used sparingly. Good with tarragon, chervil, chives, parsley, thyme
Pan-fried, grilled or braised light meats such as capon, pork, veal, guinea foul
Butter and cream-based sauces. Beurre noisette, hollandaise, velouté, mornay, white clam
Very spicy food can overrun the wines delicate complexity
Radicchio, endive, truffle fine bean, pea shoot, chanterelle salads. Fennel, purple sprouting broccoli, asparagus

About the Wine

This white wine is made by Rolland & Galarreta in Castilla y Leon. Wonderful fruit-driven flavours for rich seafood, tasty chicken or spicy pork dishes. Formed from primarily Verdejo grapes, this wine is vegetarian. This wine is exclusive to Matthew Clark. Supplied by Araex.

Verdejo

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Arguably Spain's finest white grape variety, a herbaceous white wine that grows almost exclusively in the Rueda region of Spain. Not to be confused with Verdelho, a Portuguese grape used primarily in Madeira. Typically Verdejo dominated wines are crisp with soft, creamy, nutty overtones, and often accompanied by notes of honey.

Flavours:

Almond
Grapefruit
Honey
Lime
White Peach

Rolland & Galarreta, a partnership between the renowned winemaker Michel Rolland and Spanish winegrower Javier Galarreta. Making; Rueda: aromatic, full-bodied, soft white wines; made from 100% old vine Verdejo, crafted in French oak barrels where it’s fermented and aged on the lees for a short period. Ribera del Duero: mainly Tempranillo goes into this wine with some Merlot. Rioja Alavesa: made from 100% old vine Tempranillo from the cool highlands of Alava and just the right level of oak.

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The Country

Spain

Spain has a huge number of unusual and captivating regions aside from the beautiful Rioja. Whilst tradition remains, some producers are really pushing boundaries making Spain one country to keep coming back to.

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