RUEDA APPELLATION
Javier Sanz Viticultor is part of the Appellation Rueda.
Rueda is the oldest Appellation in the Castilla y León Region.
Wines under this Appellation are high quality wines. This region producced mainly white wines coming from different varieties.
The Verdejo variety is native to this area and makes our wines distinguished from other varietal wines.
Being part of the Appellation Rueda is synonym to Quality and tradition.
The Appellation of Origin Rueda possesses exceptional natural resources for the production of top-quality wines. Specialised in making internationally renowned white wines. Also, from the 5 of August of 2008 the red wines and rosé are protected by the Appellation of Origin Rueda.
The different grape varieties grown here are irregularly scattered over the several municipal districts comprising Rueda Appellation of Origin. However, it is the area found within the boundaries of La Seca, Rueda and Serrada where vineyards are in a higher proportion and greater intensity.
Extensive replanting of the area's native grapes, in particular Verdejo, has led to a new generation of fresh, young, very fruity wines that are now beginning to be aged.
You can check the following links for further information on Rueda:
http://www.dorueda.com/en/index.php
Area under vine(Has.)
9.944ha. of which white 9.141ha. and red 803ha.
Altitude of vineyards
700 - 800 m
Soil types
Poor in organic materials, with gravels, and with good ventilation and drainage
Principal grapes (w)
Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc, Viura and Palomino Fino
Principal grapes (r)
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Garnacha
Climate:
Max. summer temp.
29,8ºC
Min. winter temp.
-0,4ºC
Average rainfall
400 liters.
Average sunshine
2.600 hours anually.
Production:
Maximum crop
Verdejo y Sauvignon Blanc: 8.000Kgs/ha (low bush) and 10.000kg/ha (trellising on wires)
Viura and Palomino: 10.000 Kgs/ha
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Garnacha: 7.000 Kgs/ha
Production 2006
46,214,983 kg
Production 2007
53,499,959 kg
Production 2008
56,349,267 kg
Wine type and alcohol content
White
Rueda Verdejo, Wine elaborated with 85% minimum of Verdejo Varietal. Dry wines with a minimum alcohol content of 11,5º
Rueda: Wine elaborated with 50% minimum of the permitted red varietals. Second fermentation on the bottle, and a minimum bottle ageing of at least 9 months. Minimum alcohol content of 11,5º.
Rueda Sauvignon, Wine elaborated with a minimum of 85% of Sauvignon Blanc. Minimum alcohol content of 11º.
Rueda Dorado Wine liquor by oxidative ageing. Minimum alcohol content of 15º.
Rueda Espumoso Sparkling wine obtain by the traditional method of second fermentation on the bottle, with bottle ageing of at least 9 months. If they are Sec or Semisec, they are elaborated with a minimum of 50% Verdejo varietal; if they are Brut and Brut Nature, elaborated with at least 85% Verdejo. Minimum alcohol content of 11,5º.
Reds and Rose
Rosado, Espumoso Rosado, Tinto joven, tinto Crianza, Tinto Reserva, Tinto Gran Reserva.
Wineries:
Number of Wineries
54
Total Exports 2006
6.693.326 bot.3/4 l
Total Exports 2007
6.626.925 bot.3/4 l
Total Exports 2008
7.962.727 bot.3/4 l
Rueda is the oldest Appellation in the Castilla y León Region.
Wines under this Appellation are high quality wines. This region producced mainly white wines coming from different varieties.
The Verdejo variety is native to this area and makes our wines distinguished from other varietal wines.
Being part of the Appellation Rueda is synonym to Quality and tradition.
The Appellation of Origin Rueda possesses exceptional natural resources for the production of top-quality wines. Specialised in making internationally renowned white wines. Also, from the 5 of August of 2008 the red wines and rosé are protected by the Appellation of Origin Rueda.
The different grape varieties grown here are irregularly scattered over the several municipal districts comprising Rueda Appellation of Origin. However, it is the area found within the boundaries of La Seca, Rueda and Serrada where vineyards are in a higher proportion and greater intensity.
Extensive replanting of the area's native grapes, in particular Verdejo, has led to a new generation of fresh, young, very fruity wines that are now beginning to be aged.
You can check the following links for further information on Rueda:
http://www.dorueda.com/en/index.php
Area under vine(Has.)
9.944ha. of which white 9.141ha. and red 803ha.
Altitude of vineyards
700 - 800 m
Soil types
Poor in organic materials, with gravels, and with good ventilation and drainage
Principal grapes (w)
Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc, Viura and Palomino Fino
Principal grapes (r)
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Garnacha
Climate:
Max. summer temp.
29,8ºC
Min. winter temp.
-0,4ºC
Average rainfall
400 liters.
Average sunshine
2.600 hours anually.
Production:
Maximum crop
Verdejo y Sauvignon Blanc: 8.000Kgs/ha (low bush) and 10.000kg/ha (trellising on wires)
Viura and Palomino: 10.000 Kgs/ha
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Garnacha: 7.000 Kgs/ha
Production 2006
46,214,983 kg
Production 2007
53,499,959 kg
Production 2008
56,349,267 kg
Wine type and alcohol content
White
Rueda Verdejo, Wine elaborated with 85% minimum of Verdejo Varietal. Dry wines with a minimum alcohol content of 11,5º
Rueda: Wine elaborated with 50% minimum of the permitted red varietals. Second fermentation on the bottle, and a minimum bottle ageing of at least 9 months. Minimum alcohol content of 11,5º.
Rueda Sauvignon, Wine elaborated with a minimum of 85% of Sauvignon Blanc. Minimum alcohol content of 11º.
Rueda Dorado Wine liquor by oxidative ageing. Minimum alcohol content of 15º.
Rueda Espumoso Sparkling wine obtain by the traditional method of second fermentation on the bottle, with bottle ageing of at least 9 months. If they are Sec or Semisec, they are elaborated with a minimum of 50% Verdejo varietal; if they are Brut and Brut Nature, elaborated with at least 85% Verdejo. Minimum alcohol content of 11,5º.
Reds and Rose
Rosado, Espumoso Rosado, Tinto joven, tinto Crianza, Tinto Reserva, Tinto Gran Reserva.
Wineries:
Number of Wineries
54
Total Exports 2006
6.693.326 bot.3/4 l
Total Exports 2007
6.626.925 bot.3/4 l
Total Exports 2008
7.962.727 bot.3/4 l
