This Verdejo has it all. Intense aromas of fresh and candied pears, honeysuckle and plenty of citrus purity. It is an accomplished white wine with a subtle salty framework and bags of appeal. Textbook Verdejo.

Founded in 1956, Viñedos de Aldeanueva is a passionate and ever-reliable outfit from Rioja, Spain's premier wine-producing region. Their range and multitude of vineyards play host to what they believe to be the greatest diversity of grape varieties in all of La Rioja - that's quite the statement - however, when you take a deeper dive into the company, these are spread between their four estates. Naturally, Tempranillo is the main grape varietal, grown together with Garnacha, plus Mazuelo, Graciano and Viura (the latter a white grape), with plantings of the more recognised Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay taking root, waiting for their first harvest. The team have also been integral in a recent study that works toward reducing the use of pesticides in the vineyards; testing out non-invasive methods of deterring moths and bugs from destroying their fruit, the test was carried out over 300 hectares and was the largest of its kind. These are modern wines, with a traditional accent, backed up by a team with a steadfast commitment to sustainability.