Spanish Wine Regions > Rueda
Whites, whites and whites! Rueda is among the top white wine producing areas in the world. The local grape, Verdejo, is very special and so are the whites of this area. They are reasonable in price and very satisfying. Full of grape expression, clean, sharp and with a very well balanced acidity they are definitely worth a try!
Wine region's location
The Rueda wine region sits between the provinces of Valladolid, Segovia and Avila all in the area of Castile. Being part of central Spain means that this area has a continental climate, with cold winters and short but very hot summers. Known mostly for the production of white wines, Rueda gained notoriety when several of the best wine makers from Rioja settled in the area and began to develop the Verdejo grape to its best.
Wine characteristics
White Wines
The vast majority of white wines in this region are produced
with the Verdejo grape giving this wine its distinctive taste.
The wines have a light yellow-green colour with a fine, elegant
and fruity aroma that tends to have hints of fennel, mint
and apple. In the mouth the are fresh and fruity giving out
a sweet-sour sensation. It is important to note that the higher
the content of Verdejo grape in the wine the more defined
the above characteristics are.
Red Wines
Produced mostly with Tempranillo, Rueda Red wines have a dark
cherry colour with a fruity taste that is quite meaty.
Grapes
White GrapesVerdejo
Viura
Sauvignon Blanc
Palomino Fino
Red Grapes
Tempranillo
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Facts & Figures
Area: 7,491 ha
Average yearly temperature:
13 Celsius
Average yearly water fall:
400 - 450mm
