Rueda D.O. / D.O.P.

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DATA

Nº of hectares under vine: 20.727,41- Nº of vine growers: 1.648 - Nº of wineries: 76- Harvest 21: Very Good - Production 21: 87.494.558 liters - Marketing: 86% National - 14% International.

SITUATION

In the provinces of Valladolid (53 municipalities), Segovia (17 municipalities) and Ávila (2 municipalities). The vineyard occupies undulating areas of the plateau and is conditioned by the influence of the Duero River that runs through the northern part of the area.

CLIMATE

Continental type, with cold winters and short, hot summers. Rainfall is concentrated mainly in spring and autumn. The average altitude of the area is between 600 and 700 meters and only in the province of Segovia are altitudes higher than 800 meters.

SOILS

With a high concentration of boulders on the surface. They are gravelly soils, poor in organic matter, with good aeration and drainage. The texture of the soils is variable, although in general sandy and loamy soils predominate.

VARIETIES

White: Verdejo, Viura, Sauvignon Blanc and Palomino Fino. Authorized: viognier and chardonnay.

Reds: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Grenache. Authorized: syrah.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINES

WHITES

They are mainly made from Verdejo grapes. As the participation of this grape increases (from Rueda to Rueda Verdejo) a more characteristic style is obtained. Straw-greenish in color, they offer fine and elegant, fruity aromas, with hints of fennel, mint and apple. In the mouth they are fresh, fruity and with a characteristic bitter mouthfeel that contrasts with the sensation of ripe grapes, sweetness and freshness. Those made with Sauvignon Blanc have citric and balsamic touches and a more marked acidity that provides greater freshness. It is also common to find exuberant hints of tropical fruit.

RED WINE

They are mainly based on Tempranillo grapes. They are quite intense cherry colored, fruity, fleshy and tasty; they can remind us of the red wines from Cigales.

SPARKLING WINE

Made by the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle. Fresh and with hints of yeast, although in general somewhat heavier than the cavas.

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