2022 Ossian Quintaluna Verdejo

About the Ossian Quintaluna Verdejo

Quintaluna is in fact a kind of 'second wine' of the famous house Ossian, located in southern Rueda. The name Quintaluna is an illusion to the fifth phase of the moon. After all, the domain works completely organically/bio. This means that you must take into account the phases of the moon. A rigorous selection in the more than 150 year old vineyards results in a small quantity of the exclusive wine Ossian , considered for several years as the best white from Spain. Javier Zaccagnini is the initiator of this mini-project, who is also director of the famous Aalto vineyard in Ribera del Duero.

Grapes and aging process of the Quintaluna Verdejo from Ossian

The Quintaluna grapes come from some 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 vines are therefore more than 120 years old and some even more than 180 years. The hand-picked grapes are first stored in a cold room to preserve their aromatic qualities. After they have gone through a careful selection process, they were carefully destemmed and pressed. Fermentation took place in small stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. For 12 months the wine remained on its lees (sur lie) in oak barrels and stainless steel and then gets bottle maturation.

Ossian Quintaluna Verdejo Tasting Notes

Quintaluna expresses the freshness and authentic character of the Verdejo variety and is certainly not an average Verdejo, but is an authentic elegant complex wine. By deliberately low yields, Ossian wants to increase the concentration and the varietal typicality. The Quintaluna from Ossian does not innovate only its image, but is a new wine with a new philosophy and another leap in quality. The 'entry level wine' from Ossian is not just any wine, because at Ossian they are obliged to stand. The expertise speaks immediately. In the glass this pure 100% verdejo bright straw yellow, with beautiful tears. Beautiful ripe citrus fruits dominate the nose, with further green apple and gooseberry. The Quintaluna is very balanced with a good minerality and finesse. Unprecedented good price-quality ratio.

FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and when you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for address.