96/100 - This is very old-vine Verdejo – some approaching 200 years – from Nieva, a cool region south of Valladolid in the province of Segovia. Here, the signature sandy soils take centre stage, resulting in a precise and chiselled white wine that shows off the freshness of the area. Typical varietal bitterness (hemp and grapefruit pith) combines with subtle oak to create a mouthwatering and textured white that will certainly develop further over the coming years. Organic.

94/100 - From century-old vines in Nieva, this Verdejo is intensely concentrated yet sharply defined. Exotic notes of passionfruit and kiwi meet chiselled, linear acidity, leading to an austere, mineral finish. A touch of hemp, a hallmark of wines from this part of Segovia, adds a savoury twist. Aged nine months on lees in barrel, it’s complex, focused, and unmistakably old-vine in character. 2025-28