Rueda (Spain)
Rueda is a DO wine region (Denominación de Origen) of Spain.
Verdejo is the main grape used in White Rueda.
Typical Flavors
 Lime |
 Grapefruit |
 Peach |
 Melon |
 Almonds |
 Hazelnuts |
 Herbs |
 Minerals |
Rueda has a Citrussy and Fruity touch. Nutty. Herbaceous. Excellent level of Acidity.
Profile
Rueda has a crisp acidity, and a lot of character. The profile is much like Sauvignon Blanc:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Salads |
 Vegetables |
 Asparagus |
 Vinaigrettes |
 Olive Oil |
 Tapas |
 Fat Fish |
 Seafood |
Rueda is very food friendly.
It pairs well with the same food as Sauvignon Blanc.
Spanish. Italian. Asian. Mexcican. Vegetarian.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Vegetables. Asparagus.
Olive Oil. Aioli. Raw Onions.
Mixed Salads with sharp Vinaigrettes.
Capers. Tomatoes. Olives.
Greek salad with Feta.
Beach Picnic. Tapas. Seafood.
Grilled fat Fish. Salmon. Trout. Sardines.
Lime Chicken.
Cheese:
Fresh cheese. Goat.
Pecorino. Feta. Mozzarella.
Spanish Spesialities:
Lechazo (Baby Lamb).
Fish Tacos. Seafood Paella.
The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for dry white wines.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
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About Rueda
Verdejo is the main grape in White Rueda (at least 50%).
Rueda Superior contains at least 85% Verdejo.
Wine Region Rueda
The Rueda wine region is located in the dry regions of Castilla y Leon.
The vines in this region have to work hard to grow and you can taste this in the White Rueda made mainly from the Verdejo grape.