Ossian Vinas Viejas de Segovia 2021

Description

Verdejo may not be as well-known as other whites, but itsone of the best-kept secrets in white wine and weve been fans for years. Ossians 94-point Verdejo, however, is in a league of its own. With the rare ability to drink beautifully young while also aging magnificently, this stunner is well worth the splurge. Rich yet fresh, this organically farmed gem offers notes of dried apple, pear, and citrus, balanced by hints of fennel, chamomile, and saffron. Wine Advocate hails it as tasty, clean, fresh and balanced, and we couldnt agree more. A serious wine of complexity, concentration, and vibrant acidity, this is Verdejo at its finest!

Critic Notes:

• “The 2021 Ossian was produced with Verdejo grapes from old, organically farmed vines on sand and stony soils around the village of Nieva in the province of SegoviaAldeanueva del Codonal, Aldehuela del Codonal, Ochando, Melque de Cercos, Nava de la Asuncin, Moraleja de Coca and Santiuste de San Juan Bautistaa zone where phylloxera didn’t reach. The plots were vinified separately in 300- to 600-liter oak barrels with indigenous yeasts, and the wines matured there with the lees for around nine months. It’s spicy and has notes of yellow fruit, hay and straw, with moderate alcohol (13.5%); it’s tasty, clean, fresh and balanced. 50,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2022.” – 94 Points, Wine Advocate