Alma Carraovejas, Ossian Organic Verdejo, 75cl

🍷 Ossian – Organic Verdejo
Spain | Castilla y León | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León | 100% Verdejo (Pre-Phylloxera Vines)
Style: Still White Wine
Winemaking: Crafted from ungrafted, centenarian vines rooted in ancient slate soils at high altitudes. Fermented and aged in large Burgundian barrels with extended lees contact for depth, texture, and longevity
Farming: Certified organic, from vineyards in Santa María la Real de Nieva—where 200-year-old vines dig deep into Cambrian soils to yield Verdejo of rare purity, complexity, and mineral expression

⛰️ An age-defying Verdejo—textured, elegant, and rooted in ancient terroir.

👁 In the Glass:
Golden straw with glints of green—rich, luminous, and inviting.

👃 On the Nose:
Deep and layered. Aromas of citrus peel, ripe pear, chamomile, and wild fennel merge with smoky shale, white flowers, and a whisper of flint.

👅 On the Palate:
Silky and powerful. A creamy core of orchard and stone fruits is lifted by brisk acidity and marked by distinctive minerality. The finish is long, savoury, and complex, unfolding with saline precision and depth.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Ideal with oysters, shellfish, spicy sushi rolls, or grilled turbot. A match for elegant seafood and richly textured dishes alike.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Built to age—enjoy over the next 8–12 years as it develops further nuance and Burgundian poise.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Ossian is not just Verdejo—it’s a revelation. From pre-phylloxera vines and ancient soils, this wine delivers intensity, grace, and stony grandeur. A singular expression of place and time.