Grape Profile: Verdejo is one of Spain’s most distinctive white grape varieties and is most closely associated with Rueda and Castilla y León. It produces aromatic, refreshing wines characterized by lemon, grapefruit, green apple, pear, and white peach, often accompanied by distinctive notes of fresh herbs, white flowers, and almond. Naturally bright acidity gives it freshness and energy, while its hallmark slightly bitter, herbal finish adds complexity and makes the grape particularly recognizable.

Region Profile: Castilla y León occupies the elevated plateau of north-central Spain, where vineyards experience hot, dry days, cold winters, and dramatic day-to-night temperature changes. The combination of altitude and calcareous soil is central to the wine's personality, helping Verdejo maintain acidity and mineral definition despite the region's intense sunshine. The vineyards sit in Valladolid at more than 850 meters elevation.

Pair with: Grilled rich fish like turbot or halibut. Seafood like seared scallops, lobster or crab. Other light meats like roast chicken with herbs and pork tenderloin. Medium cheeses like Manchego or other aged sheep's-milk cheeses.