{"title":"Bodegas Naia","description":"\u003ch1\u003e Buy or order Bodegas Naia wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \nWhen you think of Spanish wines, you often immediately think of the Rioja region. Okay, that's certainly true; this is where some of Spain's finest red wines are produced. But don't forget the white wines. Then you head to Rueda, the white equivalent of Rioja. Rueda owes its existence largely to Marqués de Riscal, who recognized the region's potential back in the 1980s. In just forty years, Rueda has become one of Spain's largest wine regions. And this is largely thanks to the Dutch, who consume the most Rueda wines of all Europeans.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e The best white wine from Spain\u003c\/h2\u003e \nIf you're looking for a great Rueda wine, you can't really ignore Bodegas Naia. In less than two decades, they have become a top producer of Spanish white wines. Bodegas Naia was founded in 2002 in the La Seca region. This area, in the heart of the Rueda, is also known as Grand Cru. This means that the growing conditions in La Seca are among the best in the entire Rueda.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n Bodegas Naia owns a vineyard of over 21 hectares here. An incredible amount by Spanish standards. Proudly representing the queen of the Rueda: Verdejo. This white grape has managed to create an impressive fan base worldwide. A remarkable feature of Bodegas Naia's Verdejo grapes is that some vines have reached an age of 100 years. An astronomical age, even for grapevines.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e The Spanish wines of Naia\u003c\/h2\u003e \nThe crown jewel of Bodegas Naia's range is undoubtedly the K-Naia. A true crowd-pleaser. Perhaps the best-selling Spanish white wine. Pure, fruity, and refreshing. Pure craftsmanship and sensational quality. We could fantasize about the K-Naia wine for hours. But the fact remains that this is one of the finest Verdejo wines from Spain.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Naia wines win prizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n However, Bodegas Naia has much more to offer. Other leading white wines include Naia and Naiades. The latter is the older sibling of the slightly fresher Naia. Besides their stunning quality, aroma, and flavor, these wines have also received numerous awards from renowned wine journalists, including Harold Hamersma. He awarded both Naia and Naiades an 8.5 in the Grote Hamersma, the guidebook for Dutch wine drinkers.","products":[{"product_id":"k-naia","title":"K-Naia","description":"Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Spanish wines with our favorite: K-Naia from the picturesque village of La Seca. This village isn't considered the GRAND CRU of the Rueda region for nothing. It's home to some of the oldest and most coveted vineyards, which, thanks to their ideal climate—sunny days and cool nights—produce magnificent grapes. The Naia family's legendary Verdejo vines are a household name in this region, known for their unparalleled and consistent quality.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e K-Naia: A Sparkling Blend of Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n The K-Naia shines with a blend of 85% Verdejo and 15% Sauvignon Blanc. These grapes thrive in clay-rich soils strewn with pebbles, which retain moisture, providing the grapes with essential moisture during the hot summers. After a careful mechanical harvest, a hand selection follows to use only the crème de la crème of the grapes for this Bodegas Naia white wine. The result? A blend that is a triumph every time!\n\n\n\n \u003ch2\u003eTasting notes of the Enchanting K-Naia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n The K-Naia presents itself in a seductive straw-yellow hue. You're greeted by aromas of tropical fruit, complemented by hints of fennel and the fresh aroma of freshly cut grass. A sip reveals a fresh, lively, and aromatic palate with a lingering finish. And let's not forget the impressive awards: 89 points for the Guía Penín 2015 and 90 points for the Guía Penín 2013. A true ode to the perfect harmony of Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc, harvested in the cool of the evening to preserve their freshness and finesse. Cheers to K-Naia, a wine that never ceases to amaze!","brand":"De Monnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775915823183,"sku":"4142","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/k-naia-witte-wijn_4142.webp?v=1770045846"},{"product_id":"naia-verdejo","title":"Naia Verdejo","description":"Nestled in the beautiful landscape of La Seca, we find the vineyards of Bodegas Naia. Amidst these vineyards, we see the magnificent bodega towering above the vines. La Seca lies in the heart of the Rueda region and is considered by many to be the \"Grand Cru\" of the Rueda. It's therefore no surprise that the relatively young Bodegas Naia decided to establish itself in this beautiful part of Spain in 2002. Bodegas Naia now owns over 21 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Verdejo grapes. Bodegas Naia's vision at the time was to work with old Verdejo vines. And they've certainly succeeded. Some vines are even over a hundred years old and are used for the premium Naiades wine.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e 4 months of wood aging for this Naia \u003c\/h2\u003eNaia wines benefit from the prime location of its vineyards in La Seca, where the climate is fantastic, with warm afternoons and cool nights, ideally suited to the Verdejo grape. Bodegas Naia's old vines produce beautiful grapes; you can clearly tell they're deep in the chalky soil, as this white wine has incredible depth and is more than just a glass of Rueda. When the grapes have reached the right, or even perfect, ripeness at the end of the growing season, the harvest begins. Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand, and the selection process is rigorous, ensuring only the best bunches make it into the bottle. To ensure minimal damage to the grapes during transport to the winery and to prevent premature oxidation, the harvest takes place very early in the morning. What else makes this Naia special? It's aged for an impressive four months on the lees in oak barrels. This technique, only applicable to exceptional grapes, gives the white wine a full and ripe aroma and flavor.\n\n\n\n \u003ch2\u003eWhat does this special Verdejo taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e Full-bodied and ripe, that's what this Verdejo certainly is! When we uncork the bottle and carefully pour the wine into our glass, we see a beautiful straw-yellow color. As soon as the bottle is opened, a beautiful, vibrant bouquet greets you with hints of lemon, stone fruit like peach or apricot, and notes of fennel. It's a complex wine on the nose, yet aromatically powerful thanks to its various nuances. On the palate, it has a fresh mouthfeel with a thick structure, abundant ripe fruit notes of ripe apple, citrus peel, peach, and apricot. Thanks to the oak aging, this Naia also has hints of mint, vanilla, oak, and a hint of ginger. For this price, it's truly one of the finest wines for value available today.","brand":"De Monnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775753457743,"sku":"4143","price":13.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/naia-witte-wijn_4143.webp?v=1770045846"},{"product_id":"naiades-2021-bodegas-naia-do-rueda","title":"Náiades 2021 Bodegas Naia DO Rueda","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNáiades DO RUEDA Bodegas Naia 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNáiades is Bodegas Naia's flagship cuvée: a white wine with structure, power, and refinement. This 100% Verdejo is fully fermented and aged in French oak, with extended contact with the lees and regular batonnage. Malolactic fermentation is deliberately avoided to preserve freshness. Náiades is bottled under cork and has an alcohol content of 13.5%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe grapes for Náiades come from 23.5 hectares of our own vineyards in La Seca, in the heart of the Rueda wine region. The vines are between 100 and 130 years old, are ungrafted onto their own roots, and grow on sandy soils that offer protection from phylloxera. The plots are situated at an altitude of around 800 meters, which ensures cool nights and thus preserves aromatic tension. Due to the extreme age of the vines, yields are low, but the concentration is exceptionally high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVinification and maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand in 15 kg crates. After cold maceration of whole bunches, they are selected on sorting tables. The grapes are then pressed, and fermentation takes place in French oak barrels. The wine is aged for seven months in contact with its lees, with regular batonnage: the regular stirring of the yeast cells, which contributes to the wine's roundness and complexity. Malolactic fermentation is not performed, to preserve the vibrant character of the Verdejo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e100% Verdejo – from ungrafted vines between 100 and 130 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDeep golden yellow in color. The nose offers toasty aromas of oak, peach, mandarin, tropical fruit, and vanilla. The flavor is intense, structured, and rich, with notes of quince, spices, and a hint of honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eServing temperature: 10–12 °C\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs well with: creamy pasta, risotto, asparagus or mild curries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAwards\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2022 – 93 points (Wine Enthusiast)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2019 – 92 points (James Suckling)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2018 – 92 points (James Suckling)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e4.5\/5 stars – Perswijn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e8.5 – The Great Hamersma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/klare_wijn\" title=\"Klare_Wijn Instagram page - Antoine Peeters\"\u003eRecommended by @klare_wijn\u003c\/a\u003e (Antoin Peeters 46k+ followers)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this wine special?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNáiades is made from Verdejo vines over 100 years old, hand-harvested and carefully selected. The combination of ungrafted vines, sandy soil, altitude, and aging on lees in French oak results in a Verdejo with unparalleled depth and freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn exceptional white wine that reveals the true potential of Rueda.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WenS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43418972913743,"sku":"ART00696","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/naiades-d-o-rueda-bodegas-naia_ART00696.webp?v=1771590741"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-bodegas-naia.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}