Straw-like yellow color with fresh green tones.
Intense aromas of of tropical fruit and flowers. Good complexity and intensity on the nose. Powerful and elegant, well-balanced, nice acidity. Fresh, tasty mouthfeel, a lingering finish.
As a light aperitif, ideal at any time of the day, with a tapas or small snack, with Pasta al Pesto, Mousse of Tuna fish and lime. Enjoy with everything from sushi to spicy Cajun shrimp!
Berliner Wine Trophy (Spring 2019), Gold Medal
"Even better, the 2017 Sauvignon Blanc Rueda has racy notes of lime and crushed citrus as well as plenty of flinty minerality in a medium-bodied, fresh, nicely balanced style. Showing a touch more tropical fruit with time in the glass, it has outstanding purity of fruit and a crisp finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. It’s another rock-solid wine from this estate."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 91 pts
"Pale gold. Dried lemon, pear skin, melon and quinine on the mineral-accented nose and in the mouth. Dry, nervy and sharply focused, picking up an exotic pineapple nuance as the wine opens up. Finishes taut and spicy, showing good energy and a touch of succulent herbs.- Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (January 2017), 89 pts
"Pale yellow. Spicy citrus fruit and quince on the nose and palate, with subtle herbal and floral nuances emerging as the wine opens with air. This racy, sharply focused Sauvignon finishes with good energy and cut and a repeating quince note. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (December 2015), 88 pts
"Light yellow. Pungent, herb-tinged nose displays vibrant scents of lemon, green tea, basil and jasmine. Spicy and incisive, with brisk citrus pith flavors accented by succulent herbs and minerals. Finishes clean, supple and spicy, with gentle acidity adding lift. I'd have guessed that this was from the Loire Valley."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September/October 2014), 88 pts
"Bright straw. High-pitched aromas of lime zest and lemongrass, with a note of pear skin adding depth. Dry and tightly focused flavors of tangy citrus fruits and a chalky mineral nuance, with a touch of herbacity in the background. Closes dry and tight, leaving mineral and white pepper notes behind. - JR"
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September 2013), 88 pts
Go To Palacio de Bornos Sauvignon Blanc Rueda
Located in Rueda, Palacio de Bornos was founded in 1976, alongside the creation of the Rueda D.O. The initial years were dedicated to consolidating the brand in the Castilla y ...
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