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2021 Organic Verdejo, Mesta Wine Republic

2025 Organic Verdejo, Mesta

Ucles, Spain

The Shepherd’s Aperitif

Zesty and herb-scented, Mesta’s Organic Verdejo bursts from the glass with pear, lime and a touch of pineapple, followed by fennel, freshly cut grass and white pepper. Its fruit has an appealing brightness, with a subtle mineral edge adding interest beneath the citrus. The unoaked style gives those flavours room to shine, capturing Verdejo’s distinctive combination of orchard fruit and savoury herbs.

Dry and light-to-medium-bodied, the palate is generous enough to satisfy while keeping a brisk, mouthwatering pace. Juicy pear softens the citrus acidity, and a gentle herbal twist extends the finish. This is an uncomplicated pleasure with plenty of personality, equally at home beside a plate of tapas or poured before dinner. Best enjoyed young, when its fruit and aromatic freshness are at their most expressive.

For when: A few good tapas turn an ordinary evening into something worth lingering over.

Pairs with: Garlic prawns, grilled sardines with lemon, courgette and mint fritters, chicken with tarragon, seafood paella or a fennel and orange salad.

Mesta takes its name from the medieval association of shepherds that protected Spain’s traditional sheep migration routes, known as cañadas. Flocks still pass through the landscape surrounding the vineyards, connecting the wine to a long history of farming alongside nature. The sheep on the label celebrate that heritage and the organic approach behind the wine.

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Verdejo 100%

£11.75 - £11.75
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£11.75 - £11.75
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Mesta is produced by Peninsula Vinicultores at Fontana Bodegas & Viñedos in Fuente de Pedro Naharro, Cuenca. The range brings together organic farming and an accessible, food-focused approach to winemaking, with freshness and regional character at the heart of its identity.
The vineyards occupy the elevated landscape of central Castile, where strong sunshine is tempered by cold nights. This continental climate encourages flavour development while helping the grapes retain acidity. Organic cultivation treats the vineyards as part of a wider ecosystem, with old oak trees, birds and soil life all contributing to the landscape.
The winemaking philosophy favours balance, drinkability and a clear expression of the grapes. Careful handling preserves their character, while the broader environmental approach seeks to reduce water use, waste and the carbon footprint of production.

The Verdejo comes from organically cultivated vineyards in Uclés. High-altitude growing conditions combine warm days with cooler nights, providing the balance of ripe fruit and acidity that defines the wine’s style.
The grapes are pneumatically pressed, and fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at approximately 16°C. Temperature control helps retain the variety’s pear, citrus and herbal aromas.
Malolactic conversion is prevented by chilling, preserving the wine’s crisp acidity. The finished wine remains focused on fruit and freshness and is bottled under screwcap.
Alcohol: 12.5%. Organic. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

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