Bodegas Naia, 2004
Bodegas Naia, Las Brisas, D.O. Rueda, 2004, $9. Find this wine
Not so long ago white wine from Spain was dismissed as industrial plonk but several regions have been coming along and raising the country’s profile. Rueda, a region on the Castilian plain (where it doesn’Â’t rain all that much actually), has started making some crisp and lively whites based on the Verdejo grape. In this Las Brisas, Sauvignon Blanc and Viura blend with Verdejo to make a wine that has crisp acidity with floral notes–think orange blossoms. It’Â’s a great wine for summer weather but even in the winter, it pairs well with soft cheeses or grilled white fish. Importer: Jorge Ordonez.
tags: wine | wine tasting notes
Feb
24
2006
On March 5th, 2007 at 11:05 am ,Anonymous wrote:
I thought the Las Brisas was 50% verdejo & 50% Viura. Your comment about Sauvignon Blanc appears incorrect.
On March 5th, 2007 at 11:22 am ,Dr. Vino wrote:
Perhaps subsequent vintages have changed the blend, but the SB was in the 04 blend.
I just googled it to confirm and here’s what RP had to say:
The medium-bodied 2004 Las Brisas (50% Verdejo and the rest equal parts Sauvignon Blanc and Viura) reveals abundant fruit (melons, grapefruits, and oranges) in a crisp, dry, fresh, pure format. Drink it over the next 12-15 months This modern-styled Spanish white should be sought out by consumers looking for light to medium-bodied, crisp, zesty whites with loads of character. Robert Parker 87 points (Jun 2005)