Vinos Sanz Sanz Verdejo
75 cl
/
13% Vol
Made from 100% Verdejo, the dominant variety of Rueda, grown on the winery´s own vineyards located in La Seca. The entire traditional vinification process was carried out under strict quality control following select harvesting by hands. A gem of a wine packed with the personality of Rueda.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Complex, intensely fruity and floal nose
Palate
Full and tasty in the mouth with the unmistakeable character of the Verdejo variety.
Colour
Pale limpid lemon in appearance
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
100% Verdejo
Alcohol %
13%
Style
Dry
Country
Spain
Region/AOC
D.O. Rueda
Vintage
2015
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink now or within 2 Years
Producer
Vinos Sanz, S.A.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Penin Guide
91 Points
Decanter Magazine
91 Points
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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