Expect grapefruit, lime, green apple, fennel, and a herbaceous note with light-to-medium body and bright acidity. Verdejo from Rueda is known for its distinctive fennel-and-citrus character.
- Varietal
- Verdejo (100%, typical for Rueda)
- Region
- Spain / Castilla y León / Rueda
- Body
- Light to Medium
- Style
- dry white, fresh, aromatic, food-friendly
The producer
Cuatro Rayas is a major cooperative in Rueda, the Spanish DO that has become the country's signature Verdejo region. The cooperative produces a range of Verdejos from estate and member-grower fruit. Note: This wine appears to be filed in the Champagne/Sparkling batch but is a still white wine — recommend recategorizing.
What critics say
Cuatro Rayas Verdejos receive consistently solid reviews as well-made, accessibly priced Rueda whites.
Pairing
Grilled fish with lemon, tzatziki and mezze, grilled octopus