Full Review

Aviana

Aviana
2022 Verdejo, Spain

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Verdejo

Date Tasted:
Country: Spain
Alcohol: 12% RS: .05%
89 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$19

Aviana
2022 Verdejo, Spain

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Verdejo

Date Tasted:
Country: Spain
Alcohol: 12% RS: .05%
Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of orange zest, almost ripe peaches, baked orchard fruit, and MLF as a light cream or creme fraiche. with a velvety, lively, dry medium body and an interesting, medium-length finish revealing accents of baked pear, lemon curd, potpourri, and salinity. Light, crisp, and slightly fruity with a lingering salinity on the finish that makes this a perfect apéritif as well as seafood accompaniment.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Juicy & Smooth
Aroma Aroma: orange zest, almost ripe peaches, baked orchard fruit, and MLF as a light cream or creme fraiche.
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with accents of baked pear, lemon curd, potpourri, and salinity
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Ribs, Beef Teriyaki, Steak Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Light, crisp, and slightly fruity with a lingering salinity on the finish that makes this a perfect apéritif as well as seafood accompaniment.

The Producer

C. Mondavi & Family

The Producer
2800 Main Street
Saint Helena, CA 94574
USA
1 707-967-2200

Their Portfolio

88 Aviana 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, France 13.5% (France) $19.00.
88 Aviana 2022 Red Blend, Portugal 14% (Portugal) $19.00.
89 Aviana 2022 Verdejo, Spain 12% (Spain) $19.00.

Verdejo

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Serve in a White Wine Glass
Verdejo is a white grape that grows almost exclusively in Spain, specifically in Rueda, Spain. It primarily offers up a light-bodied style of wine with notes of citrus and grass and is often compared to Sauvignon Blanc. Verdejo can be aged for several years, giving it a nuttier texture and flavor profile. Its higher acidity allows it to complement dishes and cheeses that pair well with citrusy flavors.