2023 Belondrade Quinta Apolonia
Secondary Description
Fresh and vivacious, the first impression here is a rush of lemon, lime and bay notes. Quinta Apolonia is a young vine cuvee given a little lees-stirring and a short stay in older oak barrels, which brings focus to the sheer natural energy of Verdejo. The crisp attack is followed by a certain creamy weight on the mid-palate, then a renewed jolt of energy on the finish. Works as well as a standalone aperitif as it does beside a selection of classic white wine food matches. Try it against roast chicken. (NT 16/10/24)
Producer
Origin
Castilla y Leon, North central Spain, Spain, SPAIN
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Verdelho/Verdejo
Farming Style
organic
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
ready
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13.5%
Score
92 points, Luis Gutierrez, robertparker.com, June 2024
93 points, Joaquin Hidalgo, vinous.com, June 2025
| Unit 75cl | Case 6x75cl | |
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| Stock in Shop | 27 | 4 |
| Stock in Warehouse | 42 | 7 |
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| Price inc | £21.95 | £118.73 |
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Media Reviews
Luis Gutierrez
The young 2023 Quinta Apolonia is varietal and fruit-driven, with aromas of white flowers and pollen, white fruit, elegant and nuanced. It`s clean, transparent and fresh, with moderate ripeness and 13.5% alcohol, with a dry, chalky mouthfeel. It`s their youngest white, a blend of Verdejo from 23 different plots on their estate property. 92 points
Joaquin Hidalgo
The 2023 Quinta Apolonia was aged mostly in concrete and stainless steel, with the remainder in larger vessels. Yellow in color, it opens with aromas of papaya, pastry cream and a hint of apple and water pear. The palate is broad and textural, showing malic tension and a creamy, voluptuous mouthfeel. A distinctive take on Verdejo with intensity and depth. 93 points