{"product_id":"basa-telmo-rodriguez-verdejo","title":"Spain: Telmo Rodriguez - Basa Verdejo 2024, Rueda, Castilla y León (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wineobsessed.co.uk\/pages\/telmo_rodriguez\"\u003eAlex's Producer Profile on Telmo Rodriguez.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties: 90% Verdejo, 10% Viura (aka Macabeo). Farmed organically. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove from the fridge 5-10 minutes before serving. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Castilla y León region and around 1.5 hours northwest of Madrid, just to the south of the city of Valladolid and the Duero river, Rueda's vineyards lie on a flat, high plateau with elevations of around 700-800m. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elevation contributes to dramatic shifts in day-night temperatures, ideal for preserving acidity in the white wines that dominate Rueda, while the continental climate is tempered by the Atlantic's influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermented in stainless steel only. Basa means 'goblet,' referring to the goblet-shaped bush vines responsible for this wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of these vines are more than 80 years old, meaning they are very low-yielding but producing great fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntensely aromatic, zingy, and refreshing, but also beautifully textured, this is without doubt one of Spain’s best-value white wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull of lime zest, green apple and herbs, it brims with life; I feel the 10% Viura is here for balance, it adds textural and aromatic nuance while reining in a little of Verdejo’s intensity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI just love it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink it now (that's an order, not a drinking window)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeafood of all types including seafood paella, tapas (e.g. tortilla, garlic prawns), Mexican dishes, asparagus, halloumi, white meat, grilled vegetables. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA favourite is chilli-lime prawns with asparagus - one of few wines to pair really well with asparagus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the critics say: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points (Superior Quality, Remarkable Personality)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Wine Advocate – a very good score for a wine at this price level!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52139156832603,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/Untitled-11_7.png?v=1760688282","url":"https:\/\/wineobsessed.co.uk\/products\/basa-telmo-rodriguez-verdejo","provider":"#WineObsessed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}