Castelo de Medina Sauvignon Blanc Selected Harvest 2024 D.O. Rueda
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Vintage
2024
Grape varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol content
14% vol% Vol.
Temperature
6-8°C
Volume
75cl
Region
Rueda
Wine type
White
“A lees-aged Sauvignon Blanc from Rueda: tropical, full-bodied and minerally, with a long, elegant finish. One of Spain's finest whites.”
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Nose
Expressive and aromatic, with ripe tropical fruits — passionfruit, pineapple — alongside grapefruit and mandarin zest, fresh-cut grass and a subtle mineral undercurrent.
Palate
Silky and full-bodied on entry, with a rich, almost viscous mouthfeel from extended lees aging. Crisp, well-integrated acidity provides freshness and structure throughout.
Finish
Long and clean, with a lingering tropical fruitiness and a pleasantly mineral aftertaste that marks a wine of real quality and depth.
The Castelo de Medina Sauvignon Blanc Selected Harvest 2024 is a standout expression of what Rueda's high-altitude vineyards can achieve with this celebrated French variety. Produced by Bodegas Castelo de Medina — twice awarded Best Sauvignon Blanc in the World by the WAWWJ in 2016 and 2017 — this is a winery with an unrivalled track record for coaxing complexity and character from Sauvignon Blanc grown on the limestone-rich, stony soils of Castile.
What sets this Selected Harvest edition apart from the winery's standard release is an extended aging process: nine months resting on its own fine lees, followed by a minimum of three months in bottle. The result is a white wine of unusual depth and mouthfeel for the variety — full-bodied, richly textured and layered in a way that rewards attention without sacrificing the aromatic vibrancy Sauvignon Blanc lovers seek.
The nose opens with an expressive bouquet of ripe tropical fruits — passionfruit, pineapple — layered with zesty citrus notes of grapefruit and mandarin. Fresh cut grass and a subtle mineral thread add definition and lift. On the palate, the lees aging makes itself felt immediately: a silky, almost viscous entry gives way to a structured mid-palate with well-calibrated acidity keeping everything fresh and focused. The finish is long and clean, with a lingering fruitiness that marks a wine of genuine quality.
A versatile food wine, it pairs beautifully with shellfish, grilled sea bass, soft cheeses and lightly spiced Asian cuisine. It also holds its own alongside vegetable risotto or white asparagus.
If you're looking to buy Castelo de Medina Sauvignon Blanc Selected Harvest 2024 online, Mercado 46 offers European delivery on this and other premium Spanish white wines. A sophisticated choice for those who appreciate terroir-driven whites with real substance.
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The Winery
Bodegas Castelo de Medina is a winery based in the Rueda Denomination of Origin, one of Spain's most celebrated white wine regions. The winery focuses primarily on the Verdejo grape, the iconic variety of the area, while also producing wines from Sauvignon Blanc and Tempranillo. Its approach is rooted in expressing the distinctive character of the Rueda terroir, defined by sandy and clay soils, significant altitude, and a marked diurnal temperature range that enhances aromatic complexity and freshness in its white wines. The winery's portfolio includes youthful, fruit-forward expressions alongside more complex selections, the result of careful vineyard management and winemaking techniques designed to highlight varietal character. Castelo de Medina's philosophy balances respect for the traditional winemaking heritage of Rueda with modern enological practices, striving to produce balanced, expressive and quality-driven wines. Its labels have received recognition in international guides and competitions, strengthening the winery's presence in both domestic and export markets. The Rueda Denomination of Origin, with its extreme continental climate and historical connection to the Verdejo variety, provides the ideal setting for Castelo de Medina to develop an authentic and distinctive voice within the Spanish wine landscape.
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