Valdepenas

Region: Spain, Valdepenas

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Background: Valdepeñas takes its name from the ancient city by the same name that lies on a sun-baked river valley dotted by small rocky formations (Val-de-peñas – Valley of Rocks). Located in the South of Castilla-La Mancha in central Spain. The area is almost entirely encircled by both La Mancha Denominación de Origen on the North border and Andalusia on its Southern limits. It experiences extreme weather conditions, with temperatures reaching up to over 40 ºC in the summer and dropping to as low as -10 ºC in the winter. The future of this Denominación de Origen lays with its red wines made from Tempranillo; a grape variety that enjoys the ability to age well as crianza, reserva and gran reserva.

Tasting notes: This fresh and intense wine has flowery and fruity aromas. On the palate, it has a rich smooth body with balanced acidity and hints of fennel, herbs, citrus, melon and peach.

VEGAN

Region: South of Madrid in Valdepenas, Spain

Grape Variety: Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay

Winemaking Process: Vinification lasts for 20-25 days at a maximum of 15 degrees celcius. Once the fermentation is finished, the wine remains on its lees for 2-3 months. In the case of Chardonnay, the wine remainds in French oak barrels for 3 monthd, making batonnage (removed from the lees) several times a week.

Tasting Notes: Brillian straw-colour with greenish hues. A rich palate with delicious flavours of tropical fruits and fresh citrus notes.

Food Pairing: Ideal as an aperitif, it also goes well with pasta, paella, fish, tapas and cheeses.