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Palacio de Menade 2018

Castilla y Leon VdT

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  • Bronze, Sunday Times Wine Club Vintage Festival, 2019
  • Bronze, China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA), 2020

If you’re a fan of the increasingly brilliant, Sauvignon-like whites of northwest Spain, you’ll adore this gem from Castilla y León. What makes it extra special is the unusual blend of Sauvignon and local hero Verdejo, all grassy fresh and lemony.

If you’re a fan of the increasingly brilliant, Sauvignon-like whites of northwest Spain, you’ll adore this gem from Castilla y León. What makes it extra special is the unusual blend of Sauvignon and local hero Verdejo, all grassy fresh and lemony.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Zesty Sauvignon balanced with the apricot warmth of Verdejo

Aroma

Vibrant, fresh mown grass, peach and lime zest aromas

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Palacio de Menade 2018

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  • 13.5% ABV
  • 10.13 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2021

As The Guardian notes, “Palacio de Menade has a fine, cool vibrancy that will appeal to those who relish Sancerre.” You see, just like that famous area of the Loire, Castilla y León – Rueda in particular – has fine chalky soils, ideal for aromatic whites. The native grape is Verdejo, grown here for 1,000 years, but only now coming to the fore internationally, thanks to modern know-how. That is early morning harvesting and the ‘blanketing’ of grapes with inert gas straight after picking to protect them from oxidation. Full marks to local supremos the Sanz family, who combine six generations of tradition with state of the art technology. Palacio’s breezy, citrus and apricot freshness is perfect for pairing with seafood, canapés or risotto.

"Very easy and pleasant. Usually a red wine drinker but fancied a white and enjoyed this thoroughly" Online Review
For the 2017 vintage
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