Flor de Vetus Blanco 2019

VETUS

Flor de Vetus Blanco
2019

Country
Spain
Region
Castilla y Leon
Appellation
Rueda
Varietal(s)
Verdejo 100 %
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery

Bodegas Vetus is an important part of the Anton family's mission to create classic wines from indigenous varieties in Spain's most prestigious regions. The family's company Grupo Artevino produces beautiful terroir-driven wines in Rioja (Bodegas Izadi and Bodegas Orben), Ribera del Duero (Finca Villacreces) and Toro (Bodegas Vetus). All four estates are meticulously cared for properties that produce supremely distinctive wines suffused with a profound sense of place. The wines have become...

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Product notes

The 2019 Flor de Vetus Verdejo is sourced from some 50+ year old bush vines grown at a range of altitudes between 800 and 930 metres in very sandy soils.The grapes are hand harvested, destemmed and crushed. Fermentation and ageing is carried out in stainless steel tanks to keep the fruit the centre of attention and maintain the freshness.

Press reviews

Decanter

- 93 points -

April 2021 (Vintage 2019)

Flinty nose. Great balance and texture on the palate with notes of lime zest, marmalade and clementine. Fresh and long finish with some mineral notes.

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The Globe and Mail

- 91 points -

Beppi Crosariol, December 2016

Here's a standout from Spain's white-wine bargain region of Rueda, best known for the noble verdejo grape. Medium-bodied, mineral-tinged and silky, it's like fleshy, sweet-tart peaches on hot stones, with added nuances of lemon zest and dried grass. Clean and seductive. 

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James Suckling

- 90 points -

October 2020 (Vintage 2019)

A rather lively verdejo with waxed-lemon and sliced green-apple character on the nose and palate. Medium body. Creamy and lively finish. Some minerality to this. Lighter style.

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James Suckling

- 90 points -

June 2022 (Vintage 2021)

Almond, lemon zest and green apple on the nose, following through to an elegant and fresh, medium-bodied palate with some nectarines and white blossoms that extend to the finish.

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James Suckling

- 89 points -

December 2016

A fresh white defined by its nose of elderflower, blackcurrants and green apples. Full with tangy acidity and a long and citrusy finish. Fresh and sharp.

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