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El Peque Verdejo 2023
Primary flavours
Candied Lemon
White Pear
Bay Leaf
Chalk
Dried Herbs
Details
It doesn't get much more typical than this lovely Verdejo from El Peque. With all its citrus charm, this is a wine of balance and brightness, with wonderful candied lemon peel character and subtle bay leaf notes. Yummy!
Origin: Spain. Mainly Grown In: The central-northern Spanish region of Rueda. Also in small amounts in the USA. Key Facts: Verdejo is the pride and joy of Rueda, in the northern part of Spain. Here it achieves it's ultimate expression - nutty, rich and aromatic. It's a real chameleon of a grape, having some characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc (grassy, high acidity), but also some richer, rounder tones. Look out for complex flavours of bay leaf, almond and lemon. Whilst the acidity can be bright and tangy, there's always plenty of depth to the wines, meaning they have a really lovely texture - soft and even creamy sometimes. A really lovely expression that deserves more attention! Fun Fact: Verdejo grapes actually originated in North Africa and were brought to Spain around 1100AD.
Origin: Spain. Mainly Grown In: The central-northern Spanish region of Rueda. Also in small amounts in the USA. Key Facts: Verdejo is the pride and joy of Rueda, in the northern part of Spain. Here it achieves it's ultimate expression - nutty, rich and aromatic. It's a real chameleon of a grape, having some characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc (grassy, high acidity), but also some richer, rounder tones. Look out for complex flavours of bay leaf, almond and lemon. Whilst the acidity can be bright and tangy, there's always plenty of depth to the wines, meaning they have a really lovely texture - soft and even creamy sometimes. A really lovely expression that deserves more attention! Fun Fact: Verdejo grapes actually originated in North Africa and were brought to Spain around 1100AD.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Castilla-La Mancha
country
Spain
Grape type
Verdejo
Wine Maker
El Peque
Alcohol
11.5%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Cork (Synthetic)
Production method
Vegan
State
Central Spain
Pairing guide
Vibrant, refreshing and oh-so delicious, this magnificent Verdejo wine from El Peque provides the perfect introduction for newcomers to this wine style. If you’re already a fan, then you’ll know by now that this white wine is going to be excellent with all your favourite southeast Asian flavours - everything from Thai green curry to fish satay, kimchi rice and tonkatsu is likely to work an absolute treat here. It’s also a great wine for pairing with fresh seafood starters and lightly grilled shellfish, as well as with goat’s cheese dishes, green salads and deep-fried chicken and vegan substitutes.
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Food
Paella
Aperitif
Hard Cheese
Aromatic Chicken Dishes
Tastes
Rich
Earthy
Crisp
Moods
Adventurous
Relaxed
Seasons
Summer
Autumn
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
La Mancha is a wine region in Spain known for its hot and dry climate, high altitude vineyards, and significant grape production the top sub-regions are Almansa, Jumilla, and Manchuela, each with its own unique wine styles. The terroir across these regions can be characterized by the high chalk content of its soil, which helps to retain moisture during the arid summers. The top wine styles produced in La Mancha are primarily red wines made from the Tempranillo grape, including the well-known Crianza and the top tier Reserva styles, as well as Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. However, the region also produces some white wines made from the fruity Airen grape, which is a native varietal of La Mancha and one of the most widely planted white grape varieties in the world.
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