D3 enòlegs Verdejo

DOP Valles de Benavente

In Zamora, taking advantage of both the geological conditions of a poor stony clay soiland a continental climate, the Otero family, with over a hundred years of experience (since 1906), is committed to a changing, modern viticulture which produces in individual plots that largely meet the objectives of Gran Anyada regarding quality requirements.

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ORIGIN

DOP Valles de Benavente
Bodega Otero
Benavente (Zamora)

ALCHEMISTS

Julio Otero
Marià Bigordà, father
Marià Bigordà, son

DETAILS

2023
Verdejo 100%
4 months on fine lees
12,5 % vol.

CHARACTERISTICS

Trellised 25 year old vines.
Winemaking (saignée) in separate plots. Very low and controlled fermentation.
Grapes are stirred on fine lees and aged for 4 months. Shelf life: around 36 months.
“Virgin” Verdejo with a notorious organoleptic balance (taste-aroma). “Stylist” mouthfeel with a presence and continuity of acidity, spring water and a freshly cut melon subtlety.

COM SERVIR-LO

Serve from 6-8ºC
There is no need to decant the bottle, simply open it, if possible, 15 minutes before serving it.

REMEMBER...

Wines are always stored horizontally in a cool place where temperatures don’t go above 18ºC.
It is important to open the bottles or decant them before consumption depending on the type of wine.
The colour, its intensity and hue, can define the features and characteristics of the wine.
Within the Rueda DO wines there are the ones labelled as Rueda (minimum of 50% Verdejo) and wines labelled as Rueda-Verdejo (minimum of 85% Verdejo).

IT PAIRS WELL WITH...

Oily fish (sardine, tuna or turbot)
Soft cheese
Gourmet pizzas