Rua 2010 is made from 34% Palomino, 33% Doña Blanco and 33% Godello. Each varietal is harvested and fermented separately. Grapes are de-stemmed and immediately pressed before the fermentation process in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The wines are aged with fine lees for 3 months before bottling.
Tasting notes: Nose: fragrant minerals, white orchard fruits, and spring flowers. Palate: dry on the palate. Drink it over the next 1-2 years.
What the critics say...
Robert Parker: 90 points(01/06/2011)
Bodegas Abanico’s 2010 RUA is a blend of three indigenous varieties, equal parts of Palomino, Dona Blanca, and Godello. It was fermented and raised in stainless steel with 3 months of aging sur lie prior to bottling. Fragrant minerals, white orchard fruits, and spring flowers inform the nose of this savory, flavorful, pleasure-bent white. Dry on the palate, it is reminiscent of village Chablis but with a slightly different flavor profile. Drink this terrific value over the next 1-2 years.
Bodegas Abanico is a project developed by Rafael De Haan and Nuria Altes who having met in the wine trade they currently form a close partnership to select the best wines in Spain. Since 2006 they have developed lots of brands from all over Spain and now South America. Always in search of... great wines, regions and projects, wines are selected according to their true quality, regional authenticity, varietal character and great value.
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