Telmo Rodriguez, Basa Blanco 2023
Product Information
Country Spain
Region Rueda
Grape Variety 90% Verdejo, 10% Viura
Vintage 2023
ABV 13.5%
Discover the vibrant freshness of Telmo Rodríguez Basa Blanco 2023, a premium Verdejo-based white wine from Rueda, Spain, crafted by one of Spain’s most respected winemakers. Sourced from high-quality vineyards across iconic towns like La Seca, Serrada, Pozaldez, and Foncastín, this elegant white wine is a perfect expression of Rueda's unique terroir.
Key Features:
• Vineyard Origins: Stony and gravelly soils with limestone, from sustainably managed bush vines and cordon-trained vines
• Harvest Method: Combination of hand-picked and machine-harvested grapes.
• Vinification: Fermented and matured in stainless steel to preserve varietal purity; no malolactic fermentation
Tasting Profile:
o Fresh aromas of green apple, pear, and citrus peel
o Hints of white flowers, herbs, and flinty minerality
o Crisp palate with notes of white peach, yellow plum, and herbal undertones
o Clean, zesty acidity and a slightly bitter finish, typical of Verdejo
Perfect for:
Pairing with grilled seafood, white fish, sushi, tempura, light tapas, citrus-dressed salads, or dishes with herbal accents. Serve chilled to enhance its vibrant character.
Telmo Rodríguez, famed for his iconic Remelluri wines, is celebrated as one of Spain’s greatest winemakers. Launching his own boutique Spanish wine business in the 1990s alongside fellow winemaker Pablo Eguzkiza, Telmo co-founded Compañia de Vinos with a clear mission: to produce authentic wines using exclusively native Spanish grape varieties.
Passionate about Spanish indigenous grape wines and reviving forgotten vineyards, Telmo Rodríguez and his expert team have been pioneers in uncovering the unique terroir of Spain’s diverse wine regions. While Spain has only recently begun to embrace its native grape heritage, Telmo’s commitment to small-batch Spanish native wines puts him well ahead of the trend.
Working together with local vineyard growers, the winery manages around 355 small vineyard plots across 80 hectares, cultivating 43 different varieties of rare Spanish grapes. Each wine reflects a genuine sense of place and tradition, perfect for lovers of authentic, artisanal Spanish wines.
