Variety: Pardina.

The winemaker: Manuel García.

Tasting Notes: We believe Extremaduran wines should reflect the terroir where they are made. As a consequence, we don’t use foreign varieties, and our focus is on Pardina, an indigenous grape, as our main variety for white wines. With a hint of apples, bananas and stone fruit on the nose and palate, Z de Zaleo Blanco Semi-Dulce is soft and smooth.

The Winery: Zaleo wines express the terroir of Extremadura. They belong to the Ribera del Guadiana D.O. and are produced by Viñaoliva, a forward-thinking, export-oriented cooperative based in Almendralejo, right in the heart of Tierra de Barros, Extremadura’s main wine-making area. Our modern, state-of-the-art winery has enabled us to draw out all the potential in our vineyards. Fruit focus and soft tannins combine to create products that are full-bodied yet easy to drink.

Vines: 20-year-old non-irrigated bush vines in the Tierra de Barros district.

Varietal: Pardina

Region: Extremadura, Spain