Chapirete Fermentado en Barrica · Magnum
Pre-phylloxera Verdejo, barrel-fermented and bottled in magnum for slower evolution. Mineral, broad and long, with the elegant bitter finish of old-vine Verdejo.
| Producer | Viñas Murillo |
| Region | Rueda |
| Appellation | D.O. Rueda |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape variety | Pre-phylloxera Verdejo |
| Type | White |
| Soil | Silica and sand |
| Vineyard altitude | 800 m |
| Orientation | North-west |
| Farming | Sustainable |
| Vinification | Fermentation in oak barrels (French and Central European) and afterwards aged in contact with its fine lees until clarification during 12 months. The Chapirete Fermentado en Barrica in 1.5 L magnum format. |
| Oak ageing | French & Central European oak, 12 mo on fine lees |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Body | Medium |
| Acidity | High |
| Serving temperature | 9–11°C |
| Cellaring potential | 4–8 yrs |
In the glass.
A cool year marked by spring frosts and abundant rainfall, which reduced yields but preserved freshness. Summer was mild, with slow and balanced ripening leading to a late harvest. The wines are precise and aromatic, with vibrant acidity and a crystalline expression of Verdejo, making it a vintage of great finesse and ageing capacity.
At the table.
Tested at our own service. Works particularly well with white fish · poultry · shellfish.
Open 30 minutes before service. Decant for younger vintages. Avoid over-chilling — serve closer to the warmer end of the recommended range when paired with richer dishes.
Viñas Murillo
In recent decades, Verdejo has suffered from a poor reputation due to mass production. Still, the Murillo family is now reclaiming its legacy with exceptional pre-phylloxera plantings that capture the true, historic taste of Verdejo.
