Organic Verdejo
Marqués de Riscal • Medium Aged
"Tradition and avant-garde in harmony: a white wine that transcends conventional freshness to offer a silky, complex, and profoundly honest experience."
The Evolution of White Wine
The Marqués de Riscal Organic Verdejo Medium Aged is a statement of intent. By combining the purity of organic viticulture with careful aging in large format (500L) wood, the winery achieves a wine with extraordinary volume. It is not your typical year's white wine; it is a Verdejo with memory, where the creaminess of the lees and the elegance of French oak elevate the grape to a superior gastronomic dimension.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Marqués de Riscal.
- Origin: D.O. Rueda, Spain.
- Varietal: 100% Verdejo (Organic Certified).
- Aging: 4 months on lees in 500L French oak barrels.
- Alcohol Content: 13.0% Alc. Vol.
- Presentation: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Presents an attractive pale golden yellow color with vivid greenish reflections. Clean, brilliant, and with a silky tear.
Nose: High intensity and sophistication. Notes of ripe white fruit and fennel dominate, enriched by nuances of vanilla, nuts, and a subtle bakery character derived from its contact with French oak.
Palate: Broad and elegant entry. Offers an enveloping volume and a silky creaminess. The acidity is perfectly balanced with the body of the wine, culminating in a persistent and complex finish.
3. Style Analysis
MOUTHFEEL VOLUME [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
AROMATIC COMPLEXITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
OAK INFLUENCE [ ● ● ○ ○ ○ ]
ORGANIC CHARACTER [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
4. Pairing and Serving
High-End Seafood: Perfect with bacalao al pil-pil, sole meunière, or lobster tacos with butter.
Signature Cuisine: Organic roasted chicken with Provençal herbs, pasta with white truffle, or creamy risottos.
Serving: Enjoy at a temperature of 9°C to 12°C. Its structure allows it to evolve favorably in the bottle for the next 2 to 3 years.
5. Technical Data
This wine reflects Marqués de Riscal's complete commitment to biodiversity. The use of 500-liter barrels is strategic: it aims to oxygenate and give body to the Verdejo without masking its varietal identity. It is a white wine with the soul of a red in terms of its presence on the palate.