{"title":"Rueda Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rueda wine area has only recently come to the attention of the rest of the world as a leading maker of white wine, historically the region produced mostly a fortified, oxidised wine not unlike sherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards that lie on a high northern plateau are about 730m above sea level, which is a gently rolling landscape, that experiences long hot summer days and cool nights, ideal for fresh white wines. Extensive replanting of the area’s native grapes, in particular Verdejo, has led to a new generation of fresh, young, very fruity wines that are now beginning to be aged.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perla-maris-verdejo","title":"Perla Maris Verdejo 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBodega Nuevos Vinos\u003c\/strong\u003e produces Perla Maris — meaning ‘pearl of the sea’ — from 100% Verdejo grown in Rueda, the spiritual home of this indigenous Spanish white grape. The mature grapes are harvested in mid-September and lightly crushed by gravity alone, preserving the natural freshness and aromatic character of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure, unoaked expression of Rueda Verdejo — aromatic, vibrant, and food-friendly. Gravity-fed pressing and careful winemaking preserve the grape's natural freshness and zesty fruit character, making this a reliable and elegant everyday white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straw yellow with green hues\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers, peach, apricot, and a hint of spice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied and well-balanced with zesty fruit, vibrant acidity, and a fresh, clean structure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and persistent with good length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural match for chicken, fish, seafood, and fresh salads. The zesty acidity and aromatic character also make it an excellent aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/verdejo\"\u003eVerdejo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rueda-wines\"\u003eRueda\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wine\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegan-wine\"\u003eVegan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medium-rounded-white\"\u003eMedium Rounded White\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the next two years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodega Nuevos Vinos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165909487787,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/5459\/3963\/products\/spanish-white-perla-maris.png?v=1663771963"},{"product_id":"rippa-dorii-verdejo","title":"Rippa Dorii Verdejo 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRippa Dorii\u003c\/strong\u003e family vineyards in Rueda are planted mostly to Verdejo, the native grape of the region and the backbone of one of Spain’s most exciting white wine appellations. The vineyards are farmed organically and sustainably, expressing the purest essence of the grape through the land and winemaking culture. Rueda’s high-altitude plateau, with its extreme temperature swings between day and night, produces Verdejo of exceptional freshness and aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from organically and sustainably farmed Verdejo in the Rueda DO, this is a vegan-friendly white of real purity and character. Verdejo is Spain’s answer to Sauvignon Blanc — crisp, aromatic, and intensely food-friendly, with a distinctive herbal note that sets it apart from other white varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with fresh green highlights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and zesty — pear, melon, and a hint of local herbs with great purity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and vibrant with excellent balance, clean fruit, and a refreshing mineral edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and persistent with a zesty, herbal close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic food wine — excellent with grilled fish, seafood, roast chicken, and fresh salads. 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Rueda, in the Castilla y León region of north-west Spain, is the spiritual home of Verdejo, producing aromatic, textured whites with a distinctive freshness and mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA juicy, perfectly balanced Verdejo from Rueda — aromatic, fresh, and food-friendly. 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