Rueda is located on the Duero river around 150 kilometers NW of Madrid. It is known for its dry, aromatic white Verdejo wines. The climate in this inland appellation is continental with hot, harsh summers, and cold winters when temperatures often drop below freezing. Torrid, dry summer days are followed by crisp, cool nights, which refresh the vines and help to retain all-important acidity. The soil is made of sand, clay and a high proportion of rolling stones, which keeps the sun’s radiation and improves ripeness, while retaining enough moisture during the Summer. Verdejo is Spain’s best-selling white grape variety, and Rueda considered the finest Verdejo-producing region. Verdejo is to Rueda what Sauvignon Blanc is to Sancerre.