Discovering the Secret of Spain's First Dry White Wines: Rueda's Crusade

Nestled in a 30-kilometer drive from Valladolid, Spain’s central capital, lies the village of Rueda. In the 1980s, the locals began an ambitious quest – to unlock the secrets of Spain’s first dry white wines. This experiment bore fruit, and the resulting wines swiftly gained recognition across the nation and beyond. Today, Rueda is the hub for the DO Rueda wine denomination, with vineyards dotting the surrounding landscapes. The cool climate and fertile, chalky soil of the region give the wines a distinctive, crisp taste, coveted worldwide by winemakers. Among the grapes used for the white varieties are Verdejo, Viura, Sauvignon blanc, while for reds Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Garnacha are deployed.

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