Rippa Dorii Verdejo
Aromas of stone fruit backed by fennel and mountain herbs.
Aromas of stone fruit backed by fennel and mountain herbs. The palate is complex with ripe citrus and white peach notes, bright balancing acidity, and a broad, textured mouthfeel - long and lightly saline on the finish.
Country | Spain |
Region | Rueda |
Grape | Verdejo |
ABV | 13.5% |
Vintage | 2023 |
Size | 75cl |
Type / Colour | White |
Style | Dry |
Vegan | Yes |
Vegetarian | Yes |
Organic | Yes |
Country, Italy
Region, Rueda
Grape,
- Verdejo
BREAK;
Style, Dry
ABV %, 13.5%
Vintage, 2022
Biodynamic, No
Low Sulphur, No
Low Intervention & Natural, No
Organic, Yes
Vegan, Yes
Food pairing, Enjoy with pork or fish, and creamy pasta dishes.
Ratings & Awards, Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 Bronze
The Vineyard
Grapes are sourced from organically-cultivated Verdejo vineyards at
higher altitudes across different parts of the Rueda appellation, where
poor, gravelly soils and outcrops of limestone dominate. Some
low-yielding, old vine (over 60yrs) fruit is included.
The grapes are harvested overnight and once in the winery the
temperature is further reduced, and the grapes gently pressed with their
skins at cool temperatures, for the best transfer of aromas.
Natural clarification at cold temperatures is followed by spontaneous
fermentation (without filtering or manipulation). Part of the
fermentation takes place in barrel before the final blending of the
wine. Rippa Dorii is an Ontañón Family project, producing wines from
two of Spain's most important wine regions that run alongside the River
Duero - Ribera del Duero and Rueda. The name Rippa Dorii is the latin
form of ‘Ribera del Duero’ – inspiration for the name and label came
from the nearby 13th century chapel of Santa Maria de Ripa Dorii, in
Torrecilla de la Abadesa.
They have vineyards in the heart of the Ribera region, in the
Fuentecén area, bathed by the Duero and its tributary the Riaza river.
Here altitudes reach over 900 metres and the climate is harsh, with
irregular rain, uncertain frosts, and short and extremely hot summers.
Their wines here are produced solely from the Tempranillo grape, also
known in the region as Tinto Fino or Tinta del Pais.
Whilst to the west, in Rueda, grapes are sourced from a selection of
Organically-certified vineyards in Torreduero, Los Curas and Hornillos,
where poor, gravelly soils dominate. This includes old vine,
low-yielding Verdejo fruit (over 60 years).
Delivery
UK Mainland
- UK Mainland Delivery is £8.95. For orders over £125 delivery is free.
- 1 Bottle Delivery is £5.95.
- Saturday delivery is available to UK Mainland only: £25.00 (please contact us to arrange).
Local Delivery SA1 - SA7 Postcodes
- Free delivery is available to all those in SA1-SA7 postcodes of orders over £40.
- For orders under £40 local delivery is £8.95.
- Deliveries will typically be on a Next Day Service but longer if items are out of stock.
Non-UK Mainland
For non-Mainland UK delivery, prices are as follows:
- Isle of Man - £15.95
- Highlands and Islands of Scotland - £14.95
- Northern Ireland - £12.95
- Jersey and Guernsey - £24.95
- Isle of Wight - £8.95
Republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland) - We are unable to deliver to the Republic of Ireland without making prior enquiries. Apologies for any
inconvenience.
Grapes are sourced from organically-cultivated Verdejo vineyards at
higher altitudes across different parts of the Rueda appellation, where
poor, gravelly soils and outcrops of limestone dominate. Some
low-yielding, old vine (over 60yrs) fruit is included.
The grapes are harvested overnight and once in the winery the
temperature is further reduced, and the grapes gently pressed with their
skins at cool temperatures, for the best transfer of aromas.
Natural clarification at cold temperatures is followed by spontaneous
fermentation (without filtering or manipulation). Part of the
fermentation takes place in barrel before the final blending of the
wine. Rippa Dorii is an Ontañón Family project, producing wines from
two of Spain's most important wine regions that run alongside the River
Duero - Ribera del Duero and Rueda. The name Rippa Dorii is the latin
form of ‘Ribera del Duero’ – inspiration for the name and label came
from the nearby 13th century chapel of Santa Maria de Ripa Dorii, in
Torrecilla de la Abadesa.
They have vineyards in the heart of the Ribera region, in the
Fuentecén area, bathed by the Duero and its tributary the Riaza river.
Here altitudes reach over 900 metres and the climate is harsh, with
irregular rain, uncertain frosts, and short and extremely hot summers.
Their wines here are produced solely from the Tempranillo grape, also
known in the region as Tinto Fino or Tinta del Pais.
Whilst to the west, in Rueda, grapes are sourced from a selection of
Organically-certified vineyards in Torreduero, Los Curas and Hornillos,
where poor, gravelly soils dominate. This includes old vine,
low-yielding Verdejo fruit (over 60 years).