Naia Verdejo, Rueda

Since the first vintage in 2004, Bodegas Naia has established itself as one of Rueda’s star producers. Winemaker Eulogio Calleja crafts wines with great depth which, like the striking labels, stand out from the crowd. The wine undergoes four months lees ageing and daily battonage. 70% of the wine is aged in stainless steel, and 30% in 10,000 litre French oak vats. Ripe stone fruit aromas with lightly savoury, herbal notes. The palate has flavours of ripe citrus, fresh nectarine and peach. Textural with a subtle bitter twist on the bright and long finish. Great with a shellfish salad of crisp greens, olives and tomatoes.