Naia Las Brisas Rueda Verdejo

Rueda, Spain

Rueda's benchmark for elegant, oak-aged Verdejo at an approachable price — old-vine Verdejo from sandy Rueda soils, partially aged in French oak. Green apple, fennel, citrus blossom, white peach, anise, and the distinctive bitter almond mineral finish. Fresh, precise, and with enough structure to develop over 3-5 years. The introduction to understanding what Rueda Verdejo can achieve with proper production.

Pairing intelligence

• aperitif: The Spanish tapas tradition and the Castilian white — Verdejo's citrus and bitter almond character mirrors the anchovy's vinegar marinade; garlic bridges the wine's herbal anise note; olive oil's richness is cut by the wine's acidity
• main: The Castilian river trout tradition and its regional white wine — Verdejo's citrus and mineral freshness bridges the trout's delicate flesh; jamón ibérico adds savoury depth that bridges the wine's bitter almond complexity