Verdejo
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Typically best enjoyed young and vibrant, within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release, to fully appreciate its crisp acidity and fresh aromatic profile.
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Fresh seafood and grilled shellfish, traditional Spanish tapas like garlic prawns, and fresh goat cheese salads.
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Hailing from the high-altitude, sun-drenched plains of Castilla y Leon, the Marques de Caceres Verdejo is a vibrant testament to one of Spain's most beloved native white grapes. While Marques de Caceres established its legendary reputation in Rioja, the winery ventured into the Rueda area of Castilla y Leon to capture the unique expression of Verdejo. Grown in gravel-rich, stony soils that retain the day's heat, the vines endure harsh continental climates balanced by cool nocturnal breezes. To preserve the grape's delicate, intensely aromatic profile of citrus, white peach, and fresh herbs, the grapes are harvested at night under cool temperatures. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel, this wine avoids oak to let the crisp, mineral-driven terroir and natural herbaceous complexity of the Verdejo grape shine through.
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Founded in 1970 by Enrique Forner in the historic town of Cenicero within Rioja Alta, Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres revolutionized the Rioja region by introducing Bordeaux-style winemaking techniques, including temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and a greater emphasis on fruit purity over excessive oak aging. Today, under the leadership of Cristina Forner, the family-owned estate has expanded its footprint beyond Rioja to Galicia, Rueda, and Ribera del Duero, crafting a diverse portfolio of elegant, expressive wines. The winery is globally renowned for its classic Tempranillo-dominated reds—ranging from the vibrant Tinto Crianza to the prestigious, old-vine Gaudium and Gran Reserva—as well as crisp, barrel-fermented whites like Antea and refreshing rosés.