OSSIAN WHITE WINE 750 ML
OSSIAN VIDES Y VINOS • PRE-PHYLLOXERA VERDEJO • VTL CASTILLA Y LEÓN
SPAIN • NIEVA, SEGOVIA • AGED WHITE WINE (DRY)
"The legendary and monumental expression of pre-phylloxera Verdejo. Ossian White Wine 750 ml is the stellar label of the Ossian Vides y Vinos winery (belonging to the Alma Carraovejas family) produced in Nieva, Segovia. It comes from authentically centenarian, ungrafted organic vineyards cultivated on siliceous sand soils at over 850 meters of altitude. Classified as a dry white with aging, it surprises with its glyceric profile, unctuous volume, high complexity of ripe fruit and dried fruits, with a vibrant acidity and unparalleled longevity."
The Myth of the Centenarian Ungrafted Verdejo
Ossian White Wine 750 ml is considered one of Spain's most prestigious white wines with the greatest aging potential. Produced by the Ossian Vides y Vinos winery in Nieva (Segovia) under the vision of Alma Carraovejas, it originates from a valuable viticultural heritage: Verdejo vines between 100 and 200 years old that survived phylloxera thanks to their sandy soils. The grapes, cultivated under strict organic farming, undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in foudres and French oak barrels, subsequently remaining on their lees. Classified as a totally dry wine, it offers a perfect balance between elegance, creamy structure, refreshing acidity, and fine mineral notes.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Ossian Vides y Vinos (Alma Carraovejas Group).
Specific Origin: Nieva, Segovia (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León), Spain.
Grape Variety: 100% authentic Verdejo from centenarian pre-phylloxera ungrafted vineyards.
Type / Classification: Aged White Wine on lees.
Soil and Altitude: Very deep soils of siliceous sands and pebbles, located between 840 and 930 meters above sea level.
Winemaking and Aging: Manual harvest with strict selection. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in foudres and 228 and 600-liter French oak barrels. Approximately 9 months of aging on its lees with periodic bâtonnage.
Profile / Flavor Classification: Dry (Very complex, creamy, unctuous, fruity profile, with delicate oak and marked saline mineral presence).
Alcohol Content: 13.5% - 14% Alc. Vol.
Presentation: 750 ml Burgundy bottle.
Barcode / EAN: 8437016259016
SKU / MPN: ES-OSSIAN-BLANCO-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Straw yellow color with golden, greenish, and brilliant reflections, excellent density and glyceric tears in the glass.
Nose: Overwhelming complexity. Notes of stone fruit (apricot, peach), ripe citrus, native herbaceous nuances (fennel, thyme), fresh butter, toasted nuts, brioche, and a constant saline and mineral background unfold.
Palate: Structured, powerful, unctuous, and deeply enveloping entry. On the palate, it combines a vibrant natural acidity from altitude with the creaminess of its lees, culminating in a very long, elegant, dry, and persistently aromatic finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairing
Suggested Gourmet Pairing: Due to its status as a full-bodied white with the structure of a red, Ossian pairs perfectly with haute cuisine: grilled fatty fish (turbot, sea bream, sea bass), grilled shellfish (lobster, langoustine), traditional roasted suckling pig or lamb, truffled poultry, creamy sweetbreads, seafood and mountain risottos, scallop carpaccios, complex Japanese cuisine (sushi, sashimi, unagi), white meats in cream sauces, and aged artisanal sheep or cured cheeses.
Suggested Moments:
- Business: A flagship wine of global scale backed by the Alma Carraovejas seal, perfect for executive dinners where distinction is essential.
- Special Celebration: An iconic bottle for toasts at anniversaries, professional achievements, weddings, and memorable banquets.
- Summer: Ideal to enjoy slightly chilled (10°C - 12°C) on terraces, summer dinners, and outdoor evenings.
- The Perfect Gift: An essential cult gift for sommeliers, collectors, and enthusiasts of aged white wine.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It is produced in Nieva, Segovia (VTL Castilla y León), Spain, by the prestigious winery Ossian Vides y Vinos (Alma Carraovejas Group).
Is this white wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Ossian White Wine is a dry wine, celebrated for its creaminess, integrated freshness, unctuous body, and fruit balance.
Why is the Verdejo variety used in Ossian considered so special?
It comes 100% from centenarian pre-phylloxera ungrafted vines, which gives it an authenticity, concentration, and elegance impossible to replicate in younger vineyards.
What temperature is recommended for serving Ossian wine?
It is recommended to serve it between 10°C and 12°C to fully appreciate its complex aromas from aging on lees and its amplitude on the palate.
