2024 Casa Rojo El Gordo del Circo Verdejo

The Casa Rojo El Gordo del Circo Verdejo is not just any Verdejo, but a very beautiful and especially elegant wine. This is due not only to the high quality of the fruit but also to the long cold-temperature aging on the lees (the lees), which gives the wine great roundness on the palate and a powerful structure. The Verdejo grapes come from a vineyard approximately 30 years old, situated on gravelly and poor sandy soils. This requires the vines to have very deep roots and work hard, and wine connoisseurs know that a vine must "suffer" to produce the finest fruit. The grapes come from Olmedo, Valdestillas, and Segovia, 100% Verdejo. The grapes are macerated at a low temperature for 24 hours. Fermentation takes place in amphorae (eggs) at a low temperature to extract a large amount of aromatic compounds from the grapes, and then the wine is aged on its lees for 5-6 months.

The Casa Rojo El Gordo del Circo Verdejo has a light straw yellow color with greenish hues, clean, bright, and transparent. The nose is elegant and intense, with initial balsamic notes of fennel, hay, mown grass, and anise, giving way to hints of citrus and white fruit. On the palate, it is broad and fresh, with intense acidity, maintaining a perfect balance with the sugar.

FACT : The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see the potential discount immediately if you choose Pickup at Checkout. We're located right next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for the address.

ABOUT CASA ROJO

"THE MOST IMPORTANT VIRTUE OF A WINE IS BALANCE" LAURA MUÑOZ-ROJO - At Casa Rojo, they make wines that José Luis and Laura identify with. They are fortunate and privileged to be able to produce in the regions where they have their roots and admire the two grapes they are passionate about: Tinta Fina (Tempranillo) in the continental climate of La Ribera del Duero and Monastrell in their Mediterranean homeland, Tierra de Murcia. Recently, they have also added unique white grapes from Ribera del Galicia, such as Verdejo, Albariño, and Sauvignon Blanc. Casa Rojo's vision is clear: "A wine should be a maximum expression of the soil, the grapes, and the local climate."

Casa Rojo has been operating since 2010, making it a relatively young company. However, its wines are now available in over 40 countries, including the USA, Singapore, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Mexico, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, Sweden, Switzerland, and more, and demand exceeds supply. This isn't surprising, as the quality of the wines, the stories behind them, and the presentation are truly unique.