2018 Basa Blanco, Telmo Rodriguez, Rueda, Spain

2018 Basa Blanco, Telmo Rodriguez, Rueda, Spain

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2018 Basa Blanco, Telmo Rodriguez, Rueda, Spain

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We have been working with the talented Telmo Rodríguez for many years, and we’re delighted to now be offering his Basa. This fine, mineral little Rueda is classy, elegant and pure and very “Telmo” – made with sustainable practices at its heart. A blend of 90% Verdejo with 10% Viura, 2018 was one of the region’s latest harvests, emphasising the wine’s fruitiness. We would argue that this is the finest Verdejo from Rueda you can find at this price point.


Please note that to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the wine, the 2018 Basa comes in five variants of the same label.
Catriona Felstead MW, Buyer (spring 2019)

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Telmo Rodriguez

Telmo Rodriguez

Telmo Rodriguez is one of the great Spanish winemakers. He travelled and learnt for many years before returning home to Rioja. In addition, he supervises négociant projects throughout Spain. One of his most acclaimed projects is in Ribera del Duero.

The charismatic Telmo has something of the prodigal about him, having now returned to his Riojan homestead to energise the great house of Remelluri. One should not overlook, however, his other properties, which explore some of the lesser-known areas of Spain and in each case seek to make superlative and characterful wines. Ribera del Duero is far from a lesser-known area, so it is to Telmo’s great credit, but to no-one’s surprise, that the wines he makes at Matallana are amongst the very best here too.

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Verdejo

Verdejo

One of Spain's higher quality white grape varieties which languished in obscurity for several hundred years before being rediscovered 15 years ago. It is a native grape of Rueda in North-west Spain and is now its principal white grape variety. It is most successfully cultivated in high altitude vineyards where the soils are calcareous and well drained.

Previously Verdejo-based wines were worryingly prone to premature oxidation. However techniques including night-time harvesting, cool fermentation and the use of an inert gas blanketing have led to the delicate and youthful aromatic freshness of the wines being preserved. It is often blended with Sauvignon Blanc to add body and richness to Sauvignon's aromatic lift. Its finest manifestation is Rueda Superior, which must contain a minimum of 85% Verdejo.

Typically Verdejo dominated wines are crisp with soft, creamy, nutty overtones, and sometimes accompanied by notes of honey. Arguably Spain's finest white grape variety.

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