Importer notes from the Sorting Table:

"Ángel Rodríguez Vidal belonged to a family of winegrowers and winemakers from La Seca with a winemaking tradition that dates back to 1780. Martínsancho is Ángel Rodríguez’ mid 19th-century vineyard in the Rueda. This special vineyard and Ángel himself are responsible for the preservation of Rueda’s indigenous Verdejo grape. Planted in 1972, cuttings from this special vineyard were used in 1976 to establish a 10.11 ha (25-acre) vineyard planted in the traditional head-pruned fashion and dry-farmed. Low yield “Verdejo” produces wines with a delicate floral nose, viscosity, a long finish.

Today, the winery is run by his daughter, the winemaker Mª Concepcion Rodriguez, who makes wine with the same spirit and love of the vineyard as her father.  In 2022 the vineyards were certified organic. Her sons, Arturo and Eduardo spent many long days with their grandfather Ángel in the vineyard learning his passion for viticulture and the basics of goblet pruning. Eduardo is currently studying a master’s degree in Viticulture and Enology at the prestigious University of Montpellier, France."

About the cuvee:

"100% Verdejo; alcohol: 13%; 17th century vineyard in La Seca, Valladolid, D.O. Rueda at 480 – 600 meters; alluvial gravel soils over 30 feet deep; head-pruned, dry farmed vines; hand harvested, destemmed and macerated on skins prior to pressing; fermented at 14º C for 18 – 20 days; aged on fine lees 4 months before bottling."