Ossian - 'Quintaluna' Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon 2020

Ossian is a winery located in the denomination of origin Rueda, specifically in the municipality of Nieva (Segovia) where it produces a wide range of high quality white wines of the Verdejo variety under the principles of organic viticulture. Its origins go back to the year 2005 when its founders Ismael Gozalo and Javier Zaccagnini decided to undertake this winery project to produce authentic Verdejo wines from some of the best vines of the denomination.

In 2013, the Ruiz Aragoneses family, founders of the Pago de Carraovejas Winery and owner of the restorative Segovia José María entered the shareholding of the winery becoming the owners of the winery, investing in a large project to make Verdejo wine. special in the entire region.

Ossian has very old vineyards surviving the phylloxera, some of which are over 100 years old, in an area of the denomination with peculiar characteristics due to its orographic and climatological conditions very close to the Sierra de Guadarrama at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level. In addition, the soil is very complex, and is composed of numerous materials among which stand out the slate, clay and boulder that give the vines a special character

Quintaluna 2018 expresses the genuine character and freshness of Verdejo. With low yields, our aim is to promote the concentrated flavors and typicity of this variety. As a part of our meticulous vinification process, the wine was aged for nine months on the lees in a combination of stainless steel tanks, traditional barrels and large wooden Foudres. The quintessential wine from this region and the maximum expression of Segovian Verdejo. Driven by the sandy soil of an elite vineyard in Segovia with high altitude and a continental climate. Quintaluna 2018 is rich in minerality, vibrant and refined.

“The 2020 Quintaluna is pure Verdejo from small plots on sandy soils in the province of Segovia, fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. They still use grapes from external suppliers but are working toward using 100% their own grapes (which they might achieve in 2023); therefore, the wine is not certified organic, because some of the vineyards from the growers are not certified. It has a balsamic nose reminiscent of bay leaf, dried yellow flowers, chamomile and pollen intermixed with pit fruit. It has a dry palate and a chalky texture, with balance and finesse, with moderate ripeness and 13.5% alcohol. 110,000 bottles.” - 92 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

"Bitter almond with smoked lemon and rich lees on the nose, following through to a full-bodied palate with zesty lemon flavors. Love the taut texture on the palate, which is tense, dry and bright. An excellent verdejo. Drink on release.” - 92 Points, James Suckling

“A fresh, medium-bodied white, with a salty underpinning and hints of toast, white blossoms and spices accenting flavors of melon, crunchy white peach and lime pith. Bright and well-integrated, with a lasting, lively finish. Verdejo. Drink now through 2026. 8,000 cases made, 389 cases imported.” - 90 Points, Wine Spectator

Producer: Ossian

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla y León

Varietal: Verdejo

Appellation: Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León

Vintage: 2020

Size: 750ml