Alverez y Diez Bodegas

The company dates to 1941. In 1977 Mr. Enrique J. de Benito restructured the company for the future. In 1992, sons Juan and Alvaro de Benito succeeded Enrique in moving the company into the 21st century.

Winemaker Pilar Garcia has more than twenty years of experience in the industry; she shares the same vision as owner Juan de Benito. Today the company owns 100 hectares of estate-grown and managed vineyards. They grow Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viura varieties. Pilar stated, “work is no different because I am a woman. Harvest 2022 is generating pressure for Rueda winemakers”.

Wines tasted:

Alverez y Diez Bodegas Mantel Blanco

Verdejo 2021 ****1/2

$18

100 % Verdejo was grown at 770 meters (2,500 feet). Yellow straw color. Aromas of pear, stone fruit, citrus, and minerals. It tastes of lush fruit and tart green apples with a long finish. Two hundred fifty thousand bottles were produced.

Alverez y Diez Bodegas Ermita Veracruz

Verdejo 2021 ****1/2

Straw gold color. Aromas of white flowers. It has flavors of juicy, baked pears and herbs. Twenty thousand bottles were produced.

Alverez y Diez Bodegas Mantel Blanco Barrel

Fermented Verdejo 2021 ****

$20

$18

Light yellow color. Aromas of spice notes, ripe fruit, and oak. It has flavors of complex, juicy, and spicy fruit. Nine thousand bottles were produced.

Alverez y Diez Bodegas Mantel Blanco

Sauvignon Blanc 2021 ***** $19

100 % Sauvignon Blanc grown at 770 meters (2,500 feet). Yellow straw color. Aromas of a floral bouquet, citrus, and minerals. It has flavors of baked pears and apricots with a long finish. One hundred and fifty thousand bottles were produced.

Alverez y Diez Bodegas https://alvarezydiez.com/

Javier Sanz Viticultor

This producer has a rich history, tracing back to 150 years ago. The fifth-generation wine producer has approximately 104 hectares of prephylloxera grape vines. They have located some ancient indigenous vines of the grey-colored “Cinderella” varietal in their vineyards. We visited their cool winery tasting room in a former church. Wines tasted:

Javier Sanz Verdejo 2021 ****1/2 $14.99

100% Verdejo was grown on 40-year-old bush vines. Light straw with a green hue. Aromas of flowers, grapefruit, anise, fennel, and minerals. It tastes of a lovely taste of crisp, dry peach and apples. Five hundred thousand bottles were produced.

Javier Sanz Sauvignon Blanc 2021 ****1/2 $14.99

100% Sauvignon Blanc grown on 25-year-old trellis vines. Yellow/gold color. Aromas of lime, grass, and white flowers. Flavors of fresh citrus and tropical flavors. Fifty thousand bottles were produced.

Javier Sanz Viticultor https://www.bodegajaviersanz.com/?lang=en