Valdelagunde Cuvee Especial Verdejo

Finca Valdelagunde Cuvée Especial Verdejo, what a gem! The name says it all: a truly special wine. We have many Verdejo wines in our selection, but Pedro Escudero's Verdejos are all top-notch. Take this Valdelagunde Cuvée Especial Verdejo, for example. The vines for this wine are at least 40 years old, meaning it has a rich terroir. The entire harvest is done by hand, exclusively at night. The cool nighttime temperature preserves the quality of the grapes. The pressing is meticulously done, ensuring only the finest juice is used for this Finca Valdelagunde.

Wood aging for the Valdelagunde Cuvee Especial

A special feature of this Verdejo is that some of the wine is aged in new French and American oak barrels. This gives this white wine its full, creamy character. When pouring this Cuvée Especial, you'll immediately notice its beautiful golden yellow color with "creamy tears" in the glass . A very rich color for a Verdejo! The aroma of this white wine is intense and complex, with abundant fruit and hints of anise and vanilla. Aging the Valdelagunde Cuvée Especial in French and American oak gives it its distinctive character. As a result, this Cuvée Especial has a very rich flavor with hints of white fruit, vanilla, a touch of anise, and a very rich finish.

Located in the heart of the Rueda

Valdelagunde wines are sourced from Bodegas Escudero, a family with a passion for winemaking. The Escudero family now owns over 32 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Verdejo grapes. Bodegas Escudero is located in the beautiful village of La Seca, in the heart of the Rueda region. With its ultra-modern winery and by maximizing organic practices, Bodegas Escudero has become a true phenomenon in the Rueda region. And with good reason, given the top-notch wines they produce.