Bodegas José Pariente, Finca Las Comas, Rueda, Spain 2022

A Verdejo produced with fruit from vineyards planted in 1910 on gravelly, limestone soils. Fermented and aged, on its full lees, for 12 months in foudres. The latter explains the volume and unctuosity in the palate, the ripe yellow orchard fruit and creamy citrus coated in flakey butter croissant. Layers of chamomile, elderflower, hay and toasted almonds give it complexity and depth. Good ageing potential here.