The Region
The Verdejo grape has been grown in the Denomination of Origin Rueda for over centuries. Its origins date back to the 11th century, to the times of king Alfonso VI, when the basin of the river Duero was repopulated with people from Cantabria, the Basque Country and the Muslim southern regions; it was very probably the latter, the so-called mozárabes, who brought the Verdejo variety from North Africa, after a period of adaptation in the south of Spain. 

Verdejo has a unique flavour, with a hint of scrub herbs, a fruity touch and an excellent level of acidity. The extract, a key factor when assessing the personality of great white wines, is perceived through its volume and its characteristic bitter touch, which leaves a glint of originality in the mouth, accompanied by a rich fruity expression. These wines are harmonious, and their aftertaste invites to go on drinking.

The Winery
In 1997 José María Vegas founded Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Real, a winery dedicated to the production of quality wines from the Ribera del Duero D.O.  At the same time, and wanting to capitalise on the projection that the wines of Rueda were showing due to their quality, the winery decided to market white wines with D.O. Rueda. For this project they chose the family winery, Bodegas Cerrosol. 

All along, the winery´s philosophy is to elaborate the grapes that are cultivated on old vineyards, which are the property of the local wine-growers around the winery, with the most modern technology and wine-making methods, to obtain the maximum potential of the Verdejo grape, characteristic from the area.

Bodegas Cerrosol is wine production and sales leader in the Rueda Appellation (3.5 millions bottles.)