Bodegas Ordoñez - Nisia 'Las Suertes' Old Vines 2023

Codorniz, this town is located in the province of Segovia, in the southeasternmost subzone of D.O. Rueda, which is the highest altitude zone and resisted phylloxera.

100% Verdejo from vines most likely from the late 1880s. The vineyard was planted by one of the viticulturist's, who is 80 years old, grandfather so it is likely that the vineyard was planted before 1900.

While aging varies based on vintage, Las Suertes is always aged on the lees with battonage for a minimum of 7 months in French oak puncheons and demi-muids (500-600 L barrels, respectively).

"Pretty intense on the nose, showing cream, golden kiwis and hints of minerals and chopped parsley. Textured and medium-bodied with a bone-dry center palate and a long, lightly saline finish." - 93 Points, James Suckling

"The 2023 Nisia Las Suertes is 100% Verdejo from very old vines (possibly even the 1880s) and was aged on the lees with bâtonnage for a minimum of 7 months in French oak puncheons and demi-muids. It has more melon ball, hay, crushed stone, and subtly honey nuances that carry to a beautifully textured, layered white with a gorgeous mid-palate, integrated acidity, and a great finish. It's a serious wine that's geared for the dinner table." - 93 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

"A well-honed white, crackling with salinity and acidity, this offers finely meshed layers of poached quince, preserved lemon, raw almond and thyme. Racy finish. Drink now through 2030. 2,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported." - 91 Points, Wine Spectator

Producer: Bodegas Ordoñez

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla y León

Varietal: Verdejo

Appellation: Rueda

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml