Garciarévalo 'Finca Tres Olmos' Verdejo Lías, Rueda, Spain 2023

Garciarévalo is leading a quiet revolution in Rueda, crafting Verdejo with tension, purity, and soul. Their single vineyard, Finca Tres Olmos, lies at 730 meters elevation between the Adaja and Eresma rivers in the pine-forested hills of Matapozuelos. This cool, sandy pocket of Castilla y León is home to some of Spain’s oldest pre-phylloxera Verdejo vines—bush-trained, organic, and clonal treasures from a pre-industrial era. Certified organic since 2020, the estate prioritizes native yeast fermentations and minimal intervention, producing wines of freshness and character that redefine what Rueda can be.

• WINEMAKER: Ángel Garciarévalo

• FARMING: Certified Organic; bush-trained vines, dry-farmed

• VARIETY: 100% Verdejo from vines 130–145 years old

• TERROIR: Sandy soils at 730m elevation in Matapozuelos, between the Adaja and Eresma rivers; cool microclimate with dramatic diurnal shifts, surrounded by pine forest

• VINIFICATION: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

• AGING: Aged 6 months on the lees with bâtonnage for texture and depth

• TASTING NOTES: Saline and textured with notes of fennel, green melon, lime zest, and chamomile. Lees aging brings a creamy edge, balancing the vibrant acidity and mineral drive.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Salt cod croquetas, shrimp with garlic and olive oil, marinated white beans, or grilled artichokes