2021 Ossian Quintaluna Verdejo Magnum

About the 2021 Ossian Quintaluna Verdejo magnum

Quintaluna is in fact a kind of 'second wine' from the famous Ossian house, located in southern Rueda. The name Quintaluna is an illusion to the fifth moon phase. After all, the domain is completely organic/bio. This means that you must take the moon phases into account. A rigorous selection in vineyards that are more than 150 years old results in a small quantity of the exclusive Ossian wine, which for several years has been considered the very best white from Spain.

Grapes and aging process of the Quintaluna Verdejo magnum from Ossian

The Quintaluna grapes come from a number of very small sandy vineyards located in the north of Segovia. They are planted in sandy soil. Most of them are very old vines from the pre-phylloxera period, not grafted and preserved because the sandy soil prevented the plague. The sticks are therefore more than 120 years old and some are even more than 180 years old. The hand-picked grapes are first stored in a cold room to preserve their aromatic qualities. After going through a meticulous selection process, they were gently shaken and pressed. The fermentation took place in small stainless steel tanks with native yeasts. The wine remained on its lees ( sur lie ) in oak barrels and stainless steel for 12 months and then matured in the bottle.

Ossian Quintaluna Verdejo Magnum Tasting Notes

Quintaluna expresses the freshness and authentic character of the Verdejo variety and is certainly not your average Verdejo, but is an authentic elegant complex wine. Ossian wants to increase concentration and variety typicality through deliberately low yields. Ossian's Quintaluna not only renews its image, but is a new wine with a new philosophy and another leap in quality. Ossian's 'entry-level wine' is not just any wine, because at Ossian they require a stand. The expertise speaks immediately. In the glass, this pure 100% verdejo is bright straw yellow, with beautiful tears. Beautifully ripe citrus fruits dominate the nose, with green apple and gooseberry. The Quintaluna is very balanced with good minerality and finesse. Unprecedentedly good value for money.