Legaris Verdejo 2010
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Legaris is the synthesis between the tradition of a land and the modernity of its people, between over two thousand years of grape growing in Ribera del Duero and the most radical will to innovate to the service of just one end—to make excellent wine.
Founded in 1999 by Group Raventos-Codorniu; Legaris was conceived as a space dedicated to enhance wine culture, while committing to a full landscape and environmental integration. The compromise of Legaris with the legacy of Ribera del Duero is firm, and it is expressed in its products range, which aims to discover and divulgate the particularity and richness of each village, moor and vineyard.
Enological expertise and maximum care are put at the service of a clear goal: to create wines that are unique in profile and character: solid, full, well-structured, with complex aromas and a wide-ranging palate that preserve the flavor of the fruit; and all the characteristics of this varietal.
Captivating and full of character, Verdejo grows with great success in Rueda, Spain and virtually nowhere else in Europe. It has become so trendy in Spain since the turn of the century that plantings have also increased tremendously. Somm Secret—Contrary to what some may think, it is actually not related to the Portugese variety with a very similar name, Verdelho. In fact, DNA profiling suggests it may be a sibling of Godello, another native of NW Spain.
Rueda is located along the banks of the Duero River in Spain’s Castilla y León region, just a 2-hour drive north of Madrid. While winemaking in this area goes back to the 12th century, it was in the 1980s that the region was granted Denominación de Origen (D.O.) status. Today, more than 70 wineries call Rueda home. This national favorite is the top-selling white wine in Spain.
Notable facts Rueda’s main grape variety, Verdejo, gets it distinct complexity from stressful growing conditions and mineral-rich soil. Think of Verdejo as a fuller-bodied and more aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. A lush and smooth character with perfectly balanced acidity means Rueda wines pair well with seafood, fresh salads and spicy food, but are also great on their own.