{"title":"Verdejo Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eVerdejo is a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wines\" title=\"Spanish Wines\"\u003eSpanish \u003c\/a\u003ewhite grape known for citrus fennel and tropical flavours with crisp acidity and a fresh aromatic style. Grown mainly in Rueda it produces vibrant structured wines with notable complexity. Verdejo appeals to fans of zesty expressive whites with texture and Mediterranean character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"citizen-wine-let-it-bee-organic-verdejo-75cl","title":"Citizen Wine Let It Bee Organic Verdejo 2024 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Citizen Wines\" href=\"\/collections\/citizen-wines\"\u003eCitizen Wine\u003c\/a\u003e Let it Bee is a vibrant, expressive white crafted from organically grown \u003ca title=\"Verdejo Wines\" href=\"\/collections\/verdejo-wines\"\u003eVerdejo\u003c\/a\u003e in the heart of \u003ca title=\"Spanish Wines\" href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wines\"\u003eSpain's\u003c\/a\u003e Rueda region. Fermented in stainless steel and bottled young to capture its lively character, this is an aromatic, mineral-driven white with real freshness and purpose behind every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet it Bee is more than a wine — it is a sustainability-focused project committed to organic viticulture, biodiversity, and bee conservation. Pollinator-friendly practices are integrated throughout the vineyards, and low-intervention winemaking ensures that what ends up in the glass is as honest and expressive as the land it comes from. Verdejo from Rueda is one of Spain's most exciting white wine styles, and this organic expression delivers it at its most pure and characterful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard and Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are nestled on high-altitude plains in Rueda with gravelly soils and excellent drainage, allowing the vines to thrive under intense sunlight and cool nights. This unique terroir imparts crisp acidity, aromatic intensity, and a signature freshness to the wine. Grapes are harvested in the early morning to retain freshness and prevent oxidation, then gently pressed before cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks. No oak is used at any stage, allowing the purity of the Verdejo to shine through completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale straw with greenish hues, the nose bursts with citrus zest, green apple, and hints of fennel and white flowers. The palate is crisp and refreshing with bright acidity, subtle herbal notes, and a clean, mineral-driven finish that is genuinely hard to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural match for seafood, fresh salads, goat's cheese, and light tapas. Also excellent alongside grilled white fish, ceviche, and Mediterranean summer fare. Perfect chilled as an aperitif on a warm evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Verdejo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citizen Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250651595095,"sku":"121566","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_14486-let-it-bee-white.jpg?v=1753182216"},{"product_id":"menade-nosso-natural-organic-verdejo-75cl","title":"Menade Nosso (Natural Organic Verdejo) 2023 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Menade is one of Rueda's most exciting natural wine producers, crafting expressive, terroir-driven whites from old Verdejo vines grown on stony clay and limestone soils. Menade Nosso is their flagship natural wine — organic, vegan-friendly, and made with minimal intervention to let the grape and the land speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is natural Verdejo at its most characterful — floral, creamy, and alive with texture. Unlike conventional Rueda whites that prioritise clean, neutral fruit, Nosso embraces wild yeast fermentation and extended lees ageing to deliver a wine of real personality and depth. No sulphur is added during vinification, making this a genuinely natural wine that still manages to be beautifully balanced and utterly drinkable. Organic, vegetarian, and vegan — nature in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerdejo grapes are hand-harvested from selected parcels on stony clay and limestone soils in Rueda. Fermentation takes place using wild yeasts in stainless steel at 18–24°C, with malolactic fermentation occurring spontaneously. The wine is then gently racked and spends around three months on lees before bottling. No sulphur is added at any stage of the vinification process. The estate is certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle floral and fresh grape aromas open on the nose, with inviting creamy vanilla notes. The palate has a lovely, rounded texture packed with distinctive leesy, bready, and floral character — complex, satisfying, and refreshingly different from conventional whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully versatile food wine, perfect with grilled white fish, seafood tapas, goat's cheese, roasted vegetables, mushroom risotto, soft rind cheeses, or a simple charcuterie board. Also excellent as an aperitif for those who appreciate natural wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerdejo 100%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Menade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250808652119,"sku":"117807","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_8332-nosso-verdejo.jpg?v=1753185800"},{"product_id":"castillo-de-aresan-verdejo-organic-75cl","title":"Castillo de Aresan Verdejo 2025 Organic 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastillo de Aresan Verdejo Organic is a vibrant, refreshing Spanish white wine crafted from 100% organically grown Verdejo grapes from the Rueda appellation in Castilla y León. Fermented in stainless steel and briefly matured on its lees to enhance texture, it expresses the purity, freshness, and lively varietal character that makes Verdejo one of Spain's most exciting white grapes. Crisp, zesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRueda Verdejo is Spain's answer to Sauvignon Blanc, aromatic, crisp, and refreshing, with a distinctive combination of citrus, green apple, and fresh herbs that makes it one of the most food-friendly white wines available. The organic farming adds an extra layer of purity and precision to the fruit, while the brief lees ageing gives the wine a subtle texture and complexity that lifts it above the ordinary. An outstanding everyday white at an exceptional price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastillo de Aresan is a Spanish winery dedicated to producing expressive, high-quality wines that reflect the terroir of their region, combining traditional varietals with contemporary winemaking techniques and a commitment to organic farming practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested organic Verdejo grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures to preserve freshness and aromatics. The wine is then matured briefly on its lees to enhance texture and complexity while retaining the vibrant, crisp flavours that define the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale straw colour with green highlights. The nose offers aromas of citrus, green apple, and fresh herbs. On the palate, crisp, lively, and well-balanced, with refreshing acidity, clean minerality, and a persistent, zesty finish. Best served well chilled at 8 to 10 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural partner for seafood, grilled fish, salads, light pasta dishes, and fresh goat's cheese. Also excellent as an aperitif or alongside tapas and light vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerdejo 100%.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castillo De Aresan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250817958231,"sku":"118171","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Castillo_de_Aresan_Verdejo_2024_Organic_75cl.jpg?v=1777039141"},{"product_id":"isaac-cantalapiedra-cantayano-organic-75cl","title":"Isaac Cantalapiedra Cantayano 2021 Organic 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine is made from grapes that are harvested from 30 year old vines located at an altitude of 750 meters using traditional methods. There is 12 months ageing on less. The result is an aromatic white with ripe white fruit notes with a slight mineral touch. On the palate it is balanced, broad and lingers with flavours of roasted apples and pastries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isaac Cantalapiedra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250882773335,"sku":"119363","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_10741-cantayano-la-seca.jpg?v=1753187126"},{"product_id":"diez-siglos-verdejo-ecologico-organic-75cl","title":"Diez Siglos Verdejo Ecologico 2024 Organic 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eThe Organic Verdejo, Rueda is a fresh, zesty, and characterful white from northern Rueda. Bright and expressive, it offers citrus and herbaceous aromas, with a palate of ripe stone fruit, balanced richness, and crisp lime acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eMeet the Producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eDiez Siglos, founded in 2010, is a collective of 60 small to medium growers dedicated to continuing traditional winemaking practices while embracing organic cultivation. Their vineyards around the winery produce grapes with purity, freshness, and pronounced varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eGrapes are sourced from small organically farmed vineyards surrounding the winery. The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and kept on its lees for three months before resting and bottling, enhancing texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eAromatic and fresh, with citrus and herbaceous notes on the nose. The palate reveals ripe stone fruit and a pleasing texture, finished with bright, zesty lime acidity that lifts the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eIdeal with grilled or fried fish, herby summer salads, goat’s cheese, or Mexican cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eVerdejo 100%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diez Siglos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250896011607,"sku":"119516","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_10955-diez-siglos-verdejo-ecologico-organic.jpg?v=1753187296"},{"product_id":"luis-canas-vinas-viejas-blanco-75cl","title":"Luis Canas Vinas Viejas Blanco 2022 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis excellent white Rioja from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luis-canas\" title=\"Luis Canas Wine\"\u003eLuis Canas\u003c\/a\u003e has been made from old vines from the Rioja Avavesa region. Hand selected grapes are aged in new oak for 5 months with the resulting wine striking the perfect balance of fresh, vibrant citrussy fruit and notes honey and vanilla. The palate is elegant, with hints of white flowers and hazelnuts. Dry with balanced acidity and ripe fruits to the finish, a great glass on modern style white Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1970 Luis Cañas changed two hundred years of tradition and became the first winemaker in Rioja Alavesa to bottle his young wine rather than sell it as bulk. This bold move, and his continued pioneering spirit, has cemented the winery's enviable reputation as one of the most progressive in the region. Sheltered below the watchful Sierra Cantabria, the vineyards are all old, small plots on chalky-clay soils with a dedicated team of vineyard workers carrying out organic practices and a purpose built, fully equipped accommodation block was built for the entire vineyard team in 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 350 hectares of outstanding vineyards, split across 870 different plots, the viticultural department control every aspect. Each of the plots has its own personality and is categorised and used for different wines according to its characteristics. Vines are situated on slopes and terraces of limestone and clay soil, well exposed to the sun and are at least 60 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are hand selected and brought to the winery in the smallest tractors in the region. They are hand sorted on of the wineries two Mistral sorting tables, where Juan Luis Cañas stands watch at each harvest. Fermentation occurs in French Oak Barrels for 17 days before the wine is aged in new French and American oak for 5 months, with battonage on the lees, until bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Matching:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with seafood and shellfish, meats, salads, risottos as well as mild cheeses and nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViura 90% Malvasia 10%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Canas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250904924503,"sku":"119669","price":20.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_11149-Luis-Canas-Vinas-Viejas-Bla.jpg?v=1753187471"},{"product_id":"citizen-wine-ginja-ninja-organic-75cl","title":"Citizen Wine Ginja Ninja Organic 2024 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinja Ninja is a natural orange wine from central Spain, crafted from 100% organic Verdejo grapes. Unlike typical white wines, the grapes are macerated and fermented with their skins, giving the wine its distinctive amber-orange hue and subtle tannic grip. This extended skin contact adds depth, texture, and a punchy personality that sets it apart from conventional whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet the producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citizen-wines\" title=\"Citizen Wines\"\u003eCitizen Wine\u003c\/a\u003e is a sustainability-focused label known for its expressive, low-intervention wines. The Let it Bee range—including Ginja Ninja—supports biodiversity and bee conservation, combining ethical farming with bold winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are grown at 700 metres altitude on sandy limestone soils and harvested at peak ripeness. Fermentation with native yeasts occurs in stainless steel tanks, with extended skin contact to extract flavour and structure. The wine is bottled unfiltered, preserving its natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHazy amber-orange in colour. Aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, wild herbs, and a touch of spice. The palate is zippy and textured, with citrus, stone fruit, and tea-like complexity. Subtle tannins and bright acidity give it a refreshing, grippy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with fermented foods, charcuterie, spicy Asian dishes, or adventurous plant-based fare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerdejo 100% (organic)\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citizen Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51460464345431,"sku":"122440","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Citizen-Wine-Ginja-Ninja-Organic-2024-75cl.jpg?v=1755096955"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/verdejo-wines.oembed","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}