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. Specialized 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:
Continental
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
