Basa Blanco is a white produced by Telmo Rodríguez in Rueda, Rueda, Spain. Made from Verdejo, Macabeo and Sauvignon Blanc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Rueda
Region: Rueda
Country: Spain
Grapes: Verdejo, Macabeo, Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting profile
Structure: light-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
Basa is a crisp, aromatic white blend from Rueda led by Verdejo, with Macabeo and Sauvignon Blanc adding lift and herbal freshness. Bright citrus and green apple notes with a touch of fennel-like herbiness and a clean, mouthwatering finish — an easy, refreshing everyday white best served well chilled.
Serving: Serve at 8–10 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Verdejo
Verdejo is a white grape from central Spain and the defining variety of the Rueda region, where it produces bright, aromatic wines that helped modernise Spanish white wine.
Macabeo
Macabeo is a white grape from Spain, prominent in both Rioja and Catalonia, where it is also called Viura and Macabeu.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape from France's Loire Valley (and a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon) prized for its zesty, aromatic character and refreshing bite.
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From Telmo Rodríguez
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- LZ — Telmo Rodríguez, Rioja
- O Diviso — Telmo Rodríguez, Valdeorras
- Tabuérniga — Telmo Rodríguez, Rioja
More white wines from Rueda
- Camino de Magarín Sobre Lías — Bodegas Torres, Rueda
- Contracorriente Verdejo — Elías Mora, Rueda
- Finca Valdelagunde Cuvée Especial — Bodegas Pedro Escudero, Rueda
- Finca de los Quemados (Blanco) — Pradorey, Rueda
Frequently asked questions
Where is Basa Blanco from?
Basa Blanco is produced by Telmo Rodríguez in Rueda, Rueda, Spain.
What grapes are in Basa Blanco?
Basa Blanco is a blend of Verdejo, Macabeo and Sauvignon Blanc.