Winery Cruz de CastilloLuna Verde Verdejo
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Luna Verde Verdejo from the Winery Cruz de Castillo
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Luna Verde Verdejo of Winery Cruz de Castillo in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Luna Verde Verdejo
Pairings that work perfectly with Luna Verde Verdejo
Original food and wine pairings with Luna Verde Verdejo
The Luna Verde Verdejo of Winery Cruz de Castillo matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pan-fried black pudding with apples, periwinkles - the perfect cook! or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).
Details and technical informations about Winery Cruz de Castillo's Luna Verde Verdejo.
Discover the grape variety: Verdejo
An ancient grape variety that has been cultivated for a long time, mainly in the Rueda region of northwestern Spain. D.N.A. tests show that it is the result of a natural cross between Savagnin and Castellana Blanco. It should not be confused with the Verdelho, which is very well known in Portugal, and the Verdelho Branco, which is almost more widespread. The Verdejo is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A. It can also be found in the United States (Virginia, California, etc.), Australia, Portugal, etc., but is practically unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Luna Verde Verdejo from Winery Cruz de Castillo are 2020, 0, 2019
Informations about the Winery Cruz de Castillo
The Winery Cruz de Castillo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Rueda to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rueda
The wine region of Rueda is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Belondrade or the Domaine Ordóñez produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rueda are Verdejo, Tempranillo and Albarino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rueda often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, balsamic or sage and sometimes also flavors of chalk, mint or tomatoes.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
The word of the wine: Aging on lees
Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.
