Sierra de Enmedio Verdejo 5 l Bag in Box - Bodegas Alceño

The Sierra de Enmedio Verdejo 5 l Bag in Box from the wine-growing region of Murcia presents itself in the glass in bright light yellow. After the first swirl, you can perceive a first-class balance in this white wine, because it does not stand out on the walls of the glass neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like. In the glass, this white wine from Bodegas Alceño reveals aromas of lemons and peaches, complemented by . This wine delights with its elegantly dry flavor. It has been bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. As you would expect from a wine in the top wine range, this Spaniard naturally enraptures with the finest balance despite all its dryness. Aroma does not necessarily need a lot of residual sugar. Balanced and complex, this light white wine presents itself on the palate. The finish of this youthful white wine from the wine-growing region of Murcia, more precisely from the Jumilla DO, finally thrills with good reverberation. The finish is also accompanied by mineral facets of the limestone-dominated soils.

Vinification of the Bodegas Alceño Sierra de Enmedio Verdejo 5 l Bag in Box

This white wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, and that is Verdejo. Only impeccable grape material was used for this exceptionally balanced varietal wine from Bodegas Alceño. The grapes grow in optimal conditions in Murcia. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of limestone. Clearly, the Sierra de Enmedio Verdejo 5 l Bag in Box is also determined by the climate and viticultural style of the Jumilla DO. This Spaniard can literally be described as an Old World wine that is exceptionally impressive. After the hand harvest, the grapes arrive swiftly at the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Once fermentation is complete, the Sierra de Enmedio Verdejo 5 l Bag in Box can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for a few months.

Food pairing for the Sierra de Enmedio Verdejo 5 l Bag in Box from Bodegas Alceño

This Spanish white wine is best enjoyed moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to spaghetti with yogurt-mint pesto, asparagus salad with quinoa or fruity endive salad.

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