Belondrade Quinta Apolonia Verdejo Rueda DO

Rueda DO, Spain

Second wine of Belondrade; younger vines and tank fermentation producing a fresher, more aromatic expression. Grapefruit, green apple, fennel, and fresh almond. Excellent everyday Verdejo at accessible price; shows the signature bitter-crisp finish characteristic of the variety.

Pairing intelligence

• starter: The natural Spanish pairing; Verdejo's citrus and fennel cut through garlic butter while almond finish echoes bread
• any: Everyday Spanish food deserves everyday Verdejo; the egg-potato richness is refreshed by Rueda's natural acidity
• aperitif: Classic tapas pairing; Verdejo's bitter almond and citrus are natural with the smoky-spiced potato dish