Jumilla-Calatayud-Monstant-Almansa-Castilla y Leon-Rueda-Rias Baixas, Spain
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Shaya Verdejo - Vegan
| SKU | 505560 |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rueda |
| Type | White |
| Varietal | Verdejo |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In | BC AB |
Colour
Fresh, straw gold in colour.
Aroma
Aromas of of toasty baking spices, nutmeg, spring flowers, marzipan, and pit fruits.
Flavour
Round and mellow, with very subtle acidity. Flavours of banana, vanilla bean and pear are evident on the mid-palate, while the finish is smooth and with tropical flavours.
Food Pairing
Seafood as stuffed mussels, oysters, shrimps, scallops, fish, vegetables, rices and pastas with light sauce.
More Info
The grapes for this wine come from 30.5 Ha. of low yielding very old Verdejo vineyards. The vines are trained in the vaso system and planted in very sandy soils which make possible the fact that many of the vines are ungrafted and very old. Ideally suited to the poor soils and harsh environment in the Appellation of Rueda, the vineyards of Verdejo are located in the west of Segovia, planted in very sandy soils covered with alluvial pebbles. Rueda itself is geographically unremarkable; mainly flatlands, though high in altitude, about 2,300 feet above sea level for most of the region and some areas even get snowfall.
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Dec/2023
2022 -
"The 2022 Verdejo Shaya Organic originates from Rueda, with 30% fermented and aged for up to four months in French oak barrels. Displaying a yellow hue with a greenish sheen, its aromatic profile features notes of vanilla and white flowers, complemented by a subtle hint of fennel. Ample, creamy and refreshing on the palate, it lingers with concentrated fruit flavors and a well-managed barrel influence."
James Suckling, Sep/2023
2022 -
"Subtle cumin spices to the melons and stone fruit. Supple and medium-bodied on the palate with fresh, medium acidity. Medium length in the finish with subtle flavors. From organically grown grapes."
James Suckling, Jul/2022
2021 -
"Fresh nectarines, sliced apples on the nose, together with notes of fennel, green spice and bitter almond. Pure, textured and full of verve on the palate with a bright, tangy finish. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Enjoy now."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, June/2021
2020 -
"Pale, green-hued yellow. An incisive bouquet evokes Meyer lemon, nectarine and pungent flowers, and a minerally accent builds with air. Energetic citrus and orchard fruit flavors are underscored by a vein of chalky minerality and turn deeper through the midpalate. Spreads out steadily on the long, silky finish, which echoes the citrus fruit and floral notes."
James Suckling, Oct/2021
2020 -
"Apricot, honeysuckle, lemon curd, pineapple and grapefruit on the nose. Hints of nutmeg and spice. Medium-to full-bodied with bright acidity and a textured palate. Oily and layered. Vegan. Drink now."
Decanter, Dec/2021
2020 -
"Vibrant aromas of melon, ripe orange, grapefruit and floral notes. Classy and tangy, with a touch of subtle oak."
James Suckling, Jul/2019
2018 -
"Hard to object to this appley white, which also shows poached pears and nectarines. Oily and citrusy, it trades in waxy lemon and apple-curd flavors. Drink now."
James Suckling, Aug/2018
2017 -
"A ripe, peachy verdejo with a full, creamy palate and just enough acidity to carry it through. Long, properly dry finish. Screw cap."
Antonio Galloni’s Vinous, May/2017
2015 -
"(75 percent raised in stainless steel tanks and the rest in large, neutral French oak casks) Pale yellow. Pungent pear skin, nectarine and lemon zest scents show very good clarity and a subtle floral nuance. Silky and seamless on the palate, offering orchard and pit fruit and honeysuckle flavors that tighten up steadily on the back half. Nicely concentrated but energetic as well, delivering strong, floral-tinged persistence and repeating florality."
James Suckling, Dec/2016
2015 -
"Fun white showing some green-mango, yellow-apple and white-flower notes on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with a soft and fresh texture and a tropical-fruit finish. Screw cap. Drink now."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Dec/2015
2014 -
"Light yellow. Ripe nectarine and melon on the fragrant nose, with honeysuckle and mineral notes adding vivacity. Juicy and seamless on the palate, offering round orchard and pit fruit flavors and bracing notes of bitter quinine and white pepper. Blends richness and energy smoothly and finishes with very good clarity and floral persistence."