Aura Vendimia Nocturna Verdejo 2024 is the latest vintage of the flagship wine from Bodegas Aura, which belongs to the Sogrape group. A Verdejo made from grapes that were harvested at night to preserve their aromas and freshness. Four months in contact with the fine lees have lent it extra complexity and volume. Personality and a superb backbone.
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Aura Verdejo Vendimia Nocturna 2024 is made from Verdejo grapes from different plots that grow at an altitude of 730 metres on the Castilian plateau in poor soils with a high concentration of pebbles in the surface layers and good aeration and drainage.
Harvesting was carried out at night to ensure that the berries reached the winery at a low temperature (10° and 15 °C) and to fully preserve their varietal aromas. Fermentation took place in stainless steel followed by ageing on the fine lees in vats for at least 4 months to enhance its complexity and volume on the palate.
Bodegas Aura, founded in 2000, is named after the veil of light that surrounds the bunches of grapes at dusk, during the hours before harvesting. Aura now belongs to Bodegas Lan, one of the big Rioja wine firms. The new management revamped the brand’s image, which is now represented by an owl – a night bird par excellence – as a reference to the night harvesting that characterises this white. The winery’s commitment to the environment has led it to reduce the weight of its bottles to 410 grammes.
Aura Vendimia Nocturna Verdejo 2024 (D.O. Rueda) is ideal with seafood paella or ceviche.
Colour. Clean, bright yellow with greenish hints.
Nose. Intense aromas of white fruit, sweet citrus fruits, boxwood and the typical mineral notes of the variety, balsamic touches and hints of aniseed.
Palate. Full on the attack, with a lingering backbone.