The winery
Bodegas Naia
Spanish winery based in La Seca (DO Rueda, Valladolid), specializing in the expression of the Verdejo grape and in the production of distinctive white wines.
- Rueda (La Seca, Valladolid, Castilla y León) · Spagna
- Since 2002
- 3 products
The story
Bodegas Naia was established as a project in La Seca to showcase the traditional clone of Verdejo. Since its inception the winery has focused on selecting the area's historic vineyards and on winemaking techniques aimed at preserving freshness and typicity.
Production philosophy
The winery aims to capture the fullest expression of traditional Verdejo: careful vineyard management, predominantly hand-harvested fruit, low-temperature fermentations and aging on the lees to produce varietal wines that are elegant and well-structured.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the La Seca–Serrada–Rueda triangle, the vineyards are planted on calcareous-clayey soils with sandier topsoils and pebbles. The climate is continental, with marked diurnal temperature variation. Some of the cited vineyards reach elevations of around 750–800 metres.
Awards and recognition
Ratings reported for some wines: Naia — James Suckling 91; Guía Gourmets 93.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Verdejo
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Hectares
- 23.5
What makes it distinctive
- Strong focus on the traditional Verdejo clone
- Based in La Seca, in the heart of the DO Rueda.
- Estate vineyards with historic parcels
- Hand-harvesting and low-temperature winemaking techniques with ageing on the lees