Rueda

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The climate of the zone is Mediterranean-continental, with wide thermal contrasts, long cold winters, late frosts, and hot, dry summers.
• The appellation sits between 700 and 800 metres above sea level, with flat but elevated terrain that sustains cold winters. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The production zone extends across 72 municipalities spread among the provinces of Valladolid, Segovia, and Ávila. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• The generoso and añejado wines of the zone were traditionally made in underground cellars, aged in large barrels and casks to develop the colour and aromas of oxidative ageing.
• The winemakers of the zone produce sparkling wines from the Verdejo variety using the traditional method, combining varietal characteristics with those of the winemaking process.

• White wines made from the Verdejo variety are distinguished by their acidity, palate presence, and characteristic aromatic profile.
• The red wines are aromatic, balanced, and well-structured thanks to the excellent ripening of the grapes.

• Gravelly or stony soils reduce evapotranspiration and allow maximum sun exposure, enhancing the character of these wines alongside the climate and the Verdejo variety.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the specification (pliego de condiciones).

All appellations in Spain

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• National pliego de condiciones (PDF)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-ES-A0889
• Official trade body site — D.O. Rueda