OSSIAN WHITE WINE 750 ML
OSSIAN VIDES Y VINOS — PRE-PHYLLOXERA VERDEJO
SPAIN • NIEVA, SEGOVIA • VINO DE LA TIERRA CASTILLA Y LEÓN
"The monumental expression of pre-phylloxera Verdejo: a dry, aged white with a glycerous profile, unctuous volume and vibrant acidity, from century-old organic ungrafted vineyards."
The Myth of Century-Old Ungrafted Verdejo
Ossian White Wine is one of the most prestigious whites in Spain. It is made by Ossian Vides y Vinos, a winery founded in 2005 and now part of the Alma Carraovejas group, in Nieva, Segovia: century-old Verdejo vines, grown organically, which survived phylloxera thanks to their sandy soils, at more than 800 meters of altitude. Spontaneous fermentation in foudres and French oak barrels, with 9 months of aging on fine lees. It is a dry, creamy and mineral wine. Buy it at La Cava Shop with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and discover more Verdejo wines, organic wines and collector's wines.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Ossian Vides y Vinos (Alma Carraovejas Group).
Origin: Nieva, Segovia, Vino de la Tierra Castilla y León, Spain.
Variety: 100% Verdejo from century-old pre-phylloxera, ungrafted vineyards.
Soil and Altitude: Siliceous sands and rounded pebbles, at more than 800 meters.
Winemaking and Aging: Spontaneous fermentation in foudres and French oak barrels; 9 months on lees with batonnage.
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Alcohol: 13.5% Alc. Vol.
Barcode / EAN: 8437016259016
SKU / MPN: ES-OSSIAN-BLANCO-750ML
2. Tasting Notes
Appearance: Straw yellow with golden and greenish highlights.
Nose: Apricot, peach, ripe citrus, fennel, fresh butter and toasted nuts.
Palate: Powerful and unctuous, with vibrant acidity and a long, mineral finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairing
Suggested Gourmet Pairing: Turbot, sea bream, sea bass, lobster, spiny lobster, suckling pig, truffled poultry, author sushi and aged sheep's cheeses.
Suggested Moments:
- Business: Distinguished executive dinners.
- Special Celebration: Anniversaries and weddings.
- Summer: Terraces and outdoor evenings.
- The Perfect Gift: For sommeliers and collectors.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It is made in Nieva, Segovia (Vino de la Tierra Castilla y León), Spain, by Ossian Vides y Vinos (Alma Carraovejas Group).
Is this white wine dry, off-dry or sweet?
It is a dry wine, renowned 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 century-old pre-phylloxera, ungrafted vines, grown organically, with an authenticity and concentration that are difficult to replicate in young vineyards.
What temperature is it recommended to serve at?
Between 10 °C and 12 °C.
Where can I buy Ossian in Mexico?
At La Cava Shop, with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and 90 days for free returns.