Naia Rueda Verdejo 2006 - A Spanish White That Over-delivers!!

We used to go ga-ga over Sauvignon Blanc (and don’t get us wrong, we STILL indulge in a good glass or two whenever the opportunity arises), but lately, we’ve been smitten with a dry Spanish white that takes things to a whole ‘nother level. Verdejo is the traditional wine grape grown on the left bank of the Duero River in the Rueda region northwest of Madrid since the Middle Ages. It exhibits much the same kind of citrus character as does Sauvignon, yet with a distinctive personality all its own. (Interestingly, many Ruedas, such as Las Brisas, the delightful little sister of our featured wine here, are actually blends of Verdejo, Sauvignon and other white grapes. For a more in-depth report on Verdejo and Rueda, see Eric Asimov’s March 5^th New York Times article, Emerging, in Spain, to Warm Applause.)

The current Winebuy of the Week has been our go-to everyday white for a few years now, and for good reason. It’s consistently delicious and it’s very hard to beat for the money.

Naia Rueda Verdejo 2006 750 ml, 13% alc., $10.98: Medium straw in color, this gives a big hit of citrus right up front, with lots of grapefruit and lime, along with some kiwi and green apple to round things out, and good minerality to provide a solid anchor.  Showing excellent concentration and intensity, with racy acidity to keep everything moving right along through the nice long finish, this little lovely delivers far more than one has any right to expect for so few dollars. For food pairings, think seafood or grilled chicken, but it also serves admirably as a warm weather sipper on the back deck. Another glass, please!

Cheers,

The Winebuys Guy

 

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