Reina de Castilla 2009 Isabelino Verdejo-Viura (Rueda)

Country: Spain / Northern Spain
Variety: Verdejo-Viura
Winery: Reina de Castilla / Isabelino

Maybe it’s the Viura, becuase this $9 wine seems cleaner, rounder and slightly better than the winery’s higher-priced pure Verdejos. Look for generic but fresh peach and citrus aromas and then lip-smacking citrus flavors. Finishes composed and clean, with lasting grapefruit flavor. 60% Verdejo and 40% Viura.