Verdejo 2016 - Hermanos Lurton - Rueda Spain 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056
Castilla y Leon is a land of character, rich in Spanish history. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 Encircled by cordilleras, it is located north-west of Madrid. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 Traveled by the Duero river, the region is a succession of plains and plateaus. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 Very rural, viticulture rubs shoulders with major cereal crops, beets and pine nuts. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 The history of the “Hermanos” Lurton begins in 1992, first in Rueda with the discovery of its unique indigenous grape variety: the “Verdejo”. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 Jacques and François are passionate about this grape variety. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 Innovative, they wereted no time in "revolutionizing" the style of the wines of the appellation thanks to their know-how. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 In search of an estate to produce great red wines, it is natural that they turn to D.O. Toro. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056 François Lurton explores the appellation and discovers old plots of Tinta de Toro. 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056