Bodegas Lan - Verdejo2023

WHITE WINE

Estate

Founded in 1972, Bodegas LAN lies in the heart of Rioja Alta. The name LAN comes from the initials of the three provinces of the Rioja Designation of Origin: Logroño, Álava and Navarra. María Barua has been the head winemaker and technical director since 2002, and brings both scientific expertise (with an academic background in chemistry in addition to her oenology degree) and local knowledge (having been born and raised in Rioja). Together with her young and energetic team, María focuses on using the latest advances in winemaking to ‘express the virtues of the land’.

Tasting notes

Pronounced aromatic complexity marked by white fruit and mineral notes, as well as hints of aniseed. Broad and full bodied on the palate, with a creamy texture and a spark of noticeable acidity that extends the palate and lengthens the finish. 100% Verdejo

Vineyards

Selection of plots, all ranging between 17 and 30 years of age, from our own vineyards (Los Llanos and Avutarda Estate and from long standing suppliers El Gato Estate). Located at 700 metres above sea level, divided into plots classified to express the personality of the terroir. Soils with a high concentration of pebbles on the surface, low organic matter content, and good aeration and drainage.

Vinification

Harvested at night to ensure that the grapes entered the winery at lower temperatures of between 10°C and 15°C, in order to protect the varietal aromas. Harvesting at night also results in significant energy savings, thus improving sustainability during the winemaking process Pre-fermentation maceration is at a low temperature before pressing to extract all the aromatic characteristics of the Verdejo variety from the skins.