June 2024

Verdejo is a white grape variety that produces an herbaceous white wine that grows almost exclusively in the region of Rueda in Spain. If you’re a fan of crisp, fresh, aromatic, fruity white wines with clean herbaceous notes, you’ll want to reach for a Verdejo. Once an unknown quantity from the valleys of Castilla y León, Verdejo has been put on the international map and been described as Spain’s answer to New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The production has steadily increased for years, reflecting the insatiable global demand for saline, crisp and dry whites. As a result, Verdejo has become a symbol of Spain’s ability to produce crisp white wines. Today, Verdejo

Chardonnay is a white grape variety that typically produces dry white wines. It is a very widespread and well-known grape that can be found in almost all the winemaking regions around the world, thanks to its popularity and its ability to thrive in cool, moderate, and warm climates. This grape is usually called “the winemaker’s grape” because it can produce so many versatile styles using many different winemaking techniques. That is possible because the grape is not very aromatic, having subtle aromas and flavors, so it can be a “white canvas” for the winemaker to craft its style. The wine can range from a crisp lean wine to a

Pinot Grigio is a white grape variety that produces dry white wines. It is mostly associated with Italy where the best expressions come from the northeast region, especially from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia area. It is also known as Pinot Gris in France where its best wines come from Alsace. Generally, Pinot Grigio is not known for its complex style, but for its simplicity, having medium to high acidity, and citrus and green fruit aromas and flavors. This wine is usually widely available in the market as a high-volume inexpensive production of simple and refreshing profile, with a light body, medium acidity, and light pear drop aromas. Richer and more premium

Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape variety famous for producing dry refreshing wines with bright acidity and distinct aromas. It is native to the Loire Valley in France where it is still grown successfully with its best expressions being produced in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Internationally, Sauvignon Blanc wines coming out of New Zealand- especially in the Marlborough region- are also achieving high reputation and were originally responsible for putting New Zealand on the map as a producer of high-quality wine. This wine is widely popular around the world and is well known for its good quality, as it is rarely produced as a high-volume inexpensive wine. Regions that are