Veronica Ortega, Cobrana 2021 Chardonnay Coiled and taut

Coiled and taut

Flinty on first sniff

Fruit from a single plot between Arbois and Château-Chalon

leather and a whole range of balsamic overtones build into the deep

Screams pizza on a Tuesday

Veronica Ortega, Cobrana 2021 Chardonnay Coiled and tautPlace: Bierzo, Spain Grape: Menca + Doa Blanca + Godello + Palomino etc etc Vibe: Light n bright 75% Menca with the balance made up of various indigenous white varieties, from 90 year old vineyards that were traditionally co planted with red and white grapes. That, plus the fact the vineyards are planted at 750m altitude and super gentle extraction in the winery means this is about as fresh a Spanish red as you can find. Seriously, find a fresher one,