Limited Edition
Marqués de Riscal
Verdejo from Old Vines
"Rueda's ultimate expression: a signature white that defies time, where the vibrant purity of old vines merges with sophisticated aging in French oak."
A Cult White Wine
The Marqués de Riscal Verdejo Limited Edition is the result of an exhaustive selection from the region's oldest vineyards, located on high ground. This wine transcends immediate freshness to seek depth. Its aging in French oak barrels for 8 to 10 months does not aim to dominate, but to sculpt a rich and unctuous texture that, along with a sharp chalky minerality, makes it one of Spain's most prestigious white wines.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Marqués de Riscal.
- Origin: D.O. Rueda, Spain (High-altitude Old Vines).
- Varietal: 100% Verdejo from centenary vineyards.
- Aging: 8 to 10 months in French oak barrels.
- Alcohol Content: 13.5% ABV.
- Presentation: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance
It presents an intense and brilliant golden yellow color with elegant greenish reflections that denote its nobility.
Nose
Aroma of great complexity and depth. Citrus notes and ripe white fruit are perceived, intertwined with nuances of dried fruits, soft toast, and a very marked and characteristic chalky mineral background.
Palate
Broad, enveloping, and superb entry. It has a unctuous and rich body, with vibrant acidity that provides freshness and verticality. The finish is long and persistent, with the elegant bitter touch characteristic of great Verdejo wines from old vines.
3. Style Analysis
STRUCTURE / BODY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
OAK INTEGRATION [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
CHALKY MINERALITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
4. Pairing and Service
Seafood and Rice Dishes
Ideal with baked rock fish, turbot, cod pil-pil, or a seafood paella with a good socarrat (crispy bottom layer).
Mexican Harmony
Its structure supports complex dishes such as Chiles en Nogada, Pescado a la Talla, or even Mole Verde.
Service
It is recommended to serve between 10°C and 12°C. Avoid excessively low temperatures to allow its full aromatic complexity to unfold in the glass.
5. The Value of Scarcity
Old vines produce few grape clusters, but each one is a capsule of concentrated flavor. This wine is not just a drink; it is a liquid testament to Rueda's history. Its balance between citrus freshness and the warmth of wood positions it as a cellar-worthy white capable of evolving masterfully in the coming years.