Bodegas Escudero Valdelainos Verdejo 2007

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BN#256055

$12.50 SKU211583

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Bodegas Escudero

All of the wines from Bodegas Escudero come from a large 80 hectare vineyards, Cuesta de la Reina. The vineyard ranges from 450 to 700 meters in altitude, 70% of the vineyard has rocky limestone soils with low organic matter, the remainder has irony clay soils which tend to produce more powerful wines. Traditional viticulture without fertilizers or pesticides as well as hand-picking of grapes harvest are core principles in the pursuit of quality wines. The winery doesn’t intend to pursue organic certification, yet their vineyards have been farmed organically for the last ten years. Pest management consists of sulfur and copper sprays and hormone traps for insects. They treat their own waste water in a series of three ponds and then reuse it for irrigation. Finally in their continuing efforts of sustainability, their barrel aging facility if underground with a garden planted on top, a natural layer of both insulation and humidity control.

Wine Advocate

The 2007 Valdelainos Verdejo is 100% varietal. The expressive nose reveals mineral, floral notes, and citrus. It offers greater richness, depth, and concentration than the blend. It is easily worth the extra $1.00. Drink it over the next 1-2 years.