Jose Pariente - Varietal Verdejo 2015
Pairing Suggestions
For sure one of my fave Verdejo. Light color with green tones. Rich and complex aromas of fruit like pear, peach, citrus and passion fruit combined with floral notes of wild flowers. Beautiful mineral with a delicate spiciness. Very fresh and elegant wine with a long and concentrated finish. Top!!!
The soil of the vineyard, characterized by a platform of loose stones, is poor in organic matter and has limestone outcrops on the higher levels. The local climate, continental with an Atlantic influence, forces the vines to reach deep into the subsoil in search of water. The first stage was cold maceration for 8 to 12 hours. After a pneumatic pressing, the alcohols were fermented at low temperature in stainless steel vats, and the wine left to mature on its lees until clarification. Subsequently subjected to cold treatment and filtration, it was bottled in February 2012.
This is an excellent wine for accompanying appetizers and fish dishes, seafood, pasta, rice and white meat. It goes well with smoked meats, soft cheeses and serrano ham.
Wineproducer: www.josepariente.com