2005 Naia Verdejo ‘Naia Des’ Rueda

RP91 The barrel-fermented 2005 Naia Des is sourced from a single parcel of 80- to 100-year-old, ungrafted, Verdejo vines located in La Seca, a village which the locals consider to be the “Grand Cru” of Rueda. Light gold-colored, it exhibits an attractive perfume of vanilla spice, lemon-lime and honeysuckle. This is followed by a medium-bodied wine with an intense entry, mouth-filling fruit, and excellent balance. Drink this fleshy, tasty effort over the next 12-18 months. Drink 2007-2009.