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From 50+ year old vine plots on Rueda's highest plateau sites — Cimentum is José Pariente's demonstration of Verdejo's capacity for serious wine. The old-vine concentration and site minerality adds complexity to the fennel-citrus-herbal aromatics: greater texture, a mineral precision reminiscent of Sancerre, and aging potential of 4-6 years. One of Rueda's finest expressions of the variety.
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José Pariente Cimentum's old-vine Verdejo structure and mineral intensity pairs classically with steamed mussels — the wine's fennel and citrus character amplifies the mussels' brine; garlic bridges the Verdejo's herbal aromatics; parsley echoes the wine's green herb character. The old-vine concentration provides the depth that standard Verdejo cannot achieve with shellfish.
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José Pariente Cimentum's old-vine complexity and mineral depth makes it an ideal partner for cured sea bass — the wine's concentration bridges the fish's silky texture; lemon and dill amplify the Verdejo's citrus-herbal character; olive oil echoes the wine's Mediterranean weight. A sophisticated Rueda pairing beyond the standard aperitif use.
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