Chapirete Prefiloxérico
Pre-phylloxera Verdejo that expresses the pure character of the variety. The nose is refined, with mineral notes and hints of aromatic herbs. On the palate, broad and persistent, finishing with the distinctive, elegant bitterness typical of Verdejo.
| Producer | Viñas Murillo |
| Region | Rueda |
| Appellation | D.O. Rueda · Segovia |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape variety | Pre-phylloxera Verdejo |
| Type | White |
| Soil | Silica and sand |
| Vineyard altitude | 800 m |
| Orientation | North-west |
| Farming | Sustainable |
| Vinification | Fermentation at low temperature in a stainless steel tank and contact with its fine lees until clarification during 8 to 12 months. Cold stabilisation and filtration prior to bottling. |
| Oak ageing | Stainless steel, 8–12 mo on fine lees |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Body | Medium |
| Acidity | High |
| Serving temperature | 9–11°C |
| Cellaring potential | 4–8 yrs |
| Production | 25,000 bottles |
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 — 67 pairings across 10 courses.
Roast chicken · Chicken with cream sauce · Veal sweetbreads · Roasted pork belly
Grilled (SMOKED) salmon · Tuna (tataki, grilled) · Raw fish tartare · Pan-fried white fish · Halibut · Fish with beurre blanc · Sea bass in salt crust
Oysters · Garlic shrimp · Lobster · Langoustines · Crab · Mussels · Scallops · Shellfish tartare · Seafood platter · Razor clams
Truffle pasta · Creamy pasta · Seafood pasta · Mushroom risotto · Gnocchi with sage butter
Cheese fondue · Burrata
White or green asparagus · Pumpkin dishes · Beet carpaccio · Stuffed zucchini · Avocado & citrus salad · Grilled artichoke · Lentil-based dishes · Eggplant parmigiana
Deep-fried snacks · Spring rolls · Crispy fried chicken · Kibbeling
Flammkuchen
Paella (seafood or mixed) · Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) · Pimientos de Padrón
Beurre blanc · Hollandaise sauce · Béarnaise sauce · Mushroom cream sauce · Truffle cream sauce · Salsa verde (herb sauce) · Aioli · Mustard cream sauce · Ponzu sauce · Soy-ginger glaze · Satay (peanut) sauce · Curry sauce (mild or spicy) · Miso glaze · Caper-butter sauce · Anchovy butter · Black garlic sauce · XO sauce · Saffron cream sauce · Apple cider reduction · Roasted red pepper sauce · Yuzu kosho sauce · Hazelnut vinaigrette · Sage brown butter
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.
