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The Antón family (of Izadi, Orben and Finca Villacreces) have also invested in the Toro DO, purchasing 20 hectares of Tinta de Toro (the local name for Tempranillo) vines in 2003 for their Vetus project. These 25 to 60-year-old, south-facing vineyards are located on sandy and clay soils in Villabuena del Puente. This Flor de Vetus Verdejo, sourced from the Rueda DO which is renowned for its refreshing white wines.
The 2024 Rueda vintage experienced a notable recovery from Spain's prolonged drought conditions, with more balanced rainfall patterns throughout the growing season providing much-needed relief to the region's vineyards. Weather conditions were significantly more favourable than recent years, allowing for healthier vine development and improved grape maturation.
The hand-picked grapes were loaded into small 20kg boxes to ensure that they arrived at the winery in pristine condition. Upon arrival they were destemmed and crushed, with fermentation taking place at controlled temperatures in stainless-steel tanks to retain the fresh varietal characters of the grapes. After fermentation was complete, the wine stayed on its fine lees for a short period of time to add extra complexity and structure.
Tasting Note: Vibrant yellow in colour. On the nose are intense aromas of tropical, white stone and citrus fruit. The fruit characters carry through to the palate, balanced by refreshing acidity and a persistent finish,
