Bodegas Menade Verdejo has an appealing nose of citrus and wild flowers, the palate is multi-layered with ripe tropical fruit, citrus, grapefruit as well as wild herbs. The ending is long and shows racy mineral notes.'A big, smiling mouthful of ripe pear and pineapple fruits, balanced by racy citrus acidity' John Wilson, Irish Times Top 20 wines for Summer
Brothers and sister Marco, Richard and Alejandra Sanz run this certified organic estate in Rueda, South of Valladolid. The estate has 160 ha in production (including 30 ha of pre-phylloxera vines). The soil-type consist of sandy clay and are covered with pebbles in most part. Hand-harvesting, natural yeasts and low yields are some of the techniques used to produce the trade-mark Menade style of pure and expressive wines.
JAG Corullón Vino de Villa Bierzo is a pure expression of the Mencía grape, sourced from old hillside vineyards in the historic village of Corullón, Bierzo. The region’s steep slate slopes and Atlantic influence bring freshness and minerality, giving the wine both elegance and depth.
In the glass, it shows lifted aromas of wild red berries, violets, and herbs, layered with subtle spice and stony notes. The palate is finely textured, with juicy fruit balanced by vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish. A sophisticated yet approachable Bierzo red, it beautifully reflects its terroir and the village that gives it its name.