Rueda
Rueda produces Spain's modern crisp white, based on the ancient native Verdejo grape, which yields fresh, slightly aromatic, citrus-driven wines that have become a national favourite.
🍷 Crisp white🍷 Fresh aromatic white
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Continental, high altitude |
| Geography | Castilla y León plateau northwest of Madrid |
| Key appellations | Rueda DO · Tierra del Vino |
| Main grapes | Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc, Viura |
| Famous for | Verdejo, Fresh Spanish whites |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Rueda
The varieties that define this region's wines.
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Wine travel
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An easy day trip from Madrid or Segovia, with modern wineries amid the high plains.
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