Chapirete Fermentado en Barrica
Well-balanced wine of the oak with the main characteristics of the Verdejo. Beautiful concentration of flavours. Long and persistent finish.
| 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. Cold stabilisation and filtration prior to bottling. |
| 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 — 49 pairings across 8 courses.
Roast chicken · Chicken with cream sauce · Veal sweetbreads · Roasted pork belly · Peking duck
Grilled (SMOKED) salmon · Pan-fried white fish · Halibut · Fish with beurre blanc · Sea bass in salt crust
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
Shawarma · Grilled cheese
Paella (seafood or mixed) · Croquetas (ham or cheese) · Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp)
Beurre blanc · Béarnaise sauce · Mushroom cream sauce · Truffle cream sauce · Salsa verde (herb sauce) · Aioli · Romesco sauce · Mustard cream sauce · Soy-ginger glaze · Satay (peanut) sauce · Chimichurri · Curry sauce (mild or spicy) · Miso glaze · Lobster bisque reduction · Caper-butter sauce · Black garlic sauce · Roasted red pepper 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.
