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The leading Somontano Designation of Origin winery launches the newest vintages of its most remarkable white wines: Viñas del Vero Chardonnay Collection and Viñas del Vero Gewürztraminer Collection. Viñas del Vero, named after the river that, at the foot of the Pyrenees, vertebrates the Somontano area and is famous for its ravines, gorges and canyons, was created in 1986 and is the driving force behind the Somontano Designation of Origin, a young and dynamic wine-growing area that only in a few years has earned an excellent reputation. Today, this winery is one of the most prestigious in the region because of the quality and style of its strong-character wines. This essence is greatly reflected in the Collection range: wines made with grapes from different plots in Somontano with different microclimates, which lends them some uniquely distinctive characteristics.
Within the wide range of wines offered Viñas del Vero, the "stars" these months of nice spring weather are certainly the white wines. And especially, single-variety wines Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer, two grapes perfectly adapted to the Somontano area. Therefore, at the very beginning of spring, the winery launches its 2015 vintage of Viñas del Vero Chardonnay and Viñas del Vero Gewürztraminer. These intense, expressive, lively and even slightly exotic wines are ideal to accompany appetisers and meals alike, given their long aftertaste.
Viñas del Vero Chardonnay Collection 2015
Viñas del Vero Chardonnay Collection, from plot Lapiedra, presents a bright yellow colour of medium intensity, with clean, greenish hues and intense aromas of ripe tropical fruits, such as pineapple, banana, mango and guava. Very nice as it touches the palate, where it quickly reveals itself as a tasty, dense and well-structured wine, it has a sound, long, enveloping finish. It is ideal to serve at a temperature of 8-10° C, accompanying all kinds of starters: salads, creams, quiches and raw, marinated or smoked fish.
Recommended Retail Price: €7.50
Viñas del Vero Gewürztraminer Collection 2015
Viñas del Vero Gewürztraminer Collection 2015 is made with grapes grown at plot El Enebro. Of an intense, bright yellow colour with green sparkles, it presents an outstanding floral aroma against a background of exotic fruit, which makes it an expressive, powerful, invigorating wine. The palate is gentle, silky, enveloping and tasty, and leaves a pleasant lingering feeling. It should be served at a temperature of 7-9° C, and goes superbly with all kinds of appetisers, foie gras, smoked and spicy food, exotic dishes and full-fat cheeses. It is ideal also as a welcome drink.
Recommended Retail Price: €9.95
Both wines are available on the González Byass Online Shop