Martinsancho Verdejo '21

From Rueda's oldest Verdejo vines (planted 1970s), this white displays a pale gold hue. The nose enchants with complex aromas of fennel, pear, and toasted almond with subtle herbal undertones. The palate delivers both richness and refreshment - flavors of yellow apple, honeydew, and crushed stone unfold with vibrant acidity (6.6 g/L TA) that earned 94-96 point scores. Aged 6 months on lees in concrete eggs, this 13.5% alcohol wine finishes with a pleasant phenolic grip. Pair with grilled seafood or roast chicken - the 2021 vintage demonstrates Verdejo's capacity for complexity beyond simple fresh styles, with potential for bottle development.