Bodegas Campo Elíseo – Cuvée Alegre White 2023 – Rueda Spain

Cuvée Alegre White 2023 is a refined Verdejo by Bodegas Campo Elíseo, produced in Rueda DO. Fermented and aged across multiple vessels, it balances freshness, texture, and complexity, offering a precise and expressive take on this classic Spanish white grape.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Verdejo
• Region: Rueda DO, Spain
• Vintage: 2023
• Fermentation & Aging: Barrel fermented with portions aged in clay amphora, concrete eggs, and other vessels; 5 months on its lees
• Style: Dry white wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-bodied with a silky, rounded texture
• Fruit: White fruit and subtle citrus notes
• Savory: Fennel, white flowers, and light honeyed nuances
• Structure: Fresh acidity with volume, minerality, and a long, elegant finish

Pale straw yellow in the glass, the wine opens with an elegant aromatic profile combining white fruit, floral notes, and gentle citrus zest. On the palate, it is fresh and expressive, showing good volume and a creamy mouthfeel from lees aging, balanced by vibrant acidity and subtle mineral and saline notes. The finish is long, refined, and slightly bitter in a classic Verdejo style.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Multi-vessel fermentation adds complexity and depth
• Lees aging brings texture without heaviness
• A precise, modern expression of Verdejo from Rueda

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Seafood and shellfish
• Grilled or baked fish
• Poultry dishes and vegetable-based plates

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Verdejo lovers looking beyond simple, stainless-steel styles
✓ Fans of textured, terroir-driven white wines
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very light or neutral whites