Telmo Rodriguez Basa Verdejo Magnum

Tasting note Telmo Rodriguez Basa Verdejo Magnum | 1.5L

Expressive and fresh nose, with aromas of citrus, lime, green apple and white peach, complemented by notes of fennel, fresh herbs and subtle minerality. On the palate, the wine is lively and crisp, with fresh acidity and a juicy structure. The taste is invigorating and slightly spicy, with a characteristic almond-like bitterness in the finish that provides length and tension. An elegant, fresh Verdejo with a pure and thirst-quenching character.

Wine & Food

Basa Verdejo is best enjoyed with light, fresh dishes. The wine pairs beautifully with fish such as grilled sea bass or gilthead bream, but also works very well with prawns with garlic and lemon. Thanks to its fresh acidity and light spiciness, it goes well with salads with goat cheese, fennel or green apple, and even with asparagus, which is normally not an easy combination with wine. This Verdejo also perfectly complements Spanish tapas such as calamari or a simple tortilla española. It is best to avoid heavy, creamy sauces, so that the freshness and aromatic character of the wine are preserved.

Additional information

Telmo Rodríguez is a phenomenon and versatile winemaker who owns vineyards throughout Spain that combine history, top terroir and quality. Fruit, relatively little wood influence and enormous drinkability characterize Telmo's wines. In a short time, his wines have found a place on the international playing field.

Characteristic of Telmo is that he chooses indigenous grape varieties, which are also pruned in an indigenous way. This means that he only works with 'bush-vines', or vines that are not guided along wires but grow as independent bushes. The bushes are also further apart than with wire guidance. This has two advantages in hot Spain: each bush finds sufficient moisture, even in dry years, and the bunches hang in the shade of their own leaves, so that they are less 'stewed'.

Telmo likes to work with old vines, so that the roots go deep to find moisture. It also benefits the quality of the grapes. Old vines yield a lower harvest, but of high quality and complexity. Although not formally certified, Telmo works organically: he does not use artificial fertilizers or insecticides/pesticides.

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