Pago del Cielo
Celeste Rueda Verdejo
Rueda, Castilla y León, Spain
Vietnamese pairing. Lime zest, white flowers. Great pop n pour.
Vietnamese pairing. Lime zest, white flowers. Great pop n pour.
Feb 4th, 2022
Good value here. The sur lie contributes to a more creamy mouthfeel. Bone dry finish…almost chalky. 5% Sauvignon Blanc this vintage.
Good value here. The sur lie contributes to a more creamy mouthfeel. Bone dry finish…almost chalky. 5% Sauvignon Blanc this vintage.
Aug 25th, 2021
Pago del Cielo Celeste Verdejo Sur Lies 2023 – Rueda DO, Castilla y León, Spain 🇪🇸
Overview
Made from 100% Verdejo, this wine undergoes sur lies aging, allowing extended contact with the lees to build texture and complexity while preserving the variety’s vibrant freshness. The result is a beautifully balanced Verdejo that overdelivers with remarkable depth and value.
Aromas & Flavors
Lime zest, grapefruit, green apple, white peach, fennel, fresh herbs, and subtle citrus blossom are complemented by delicate lees-derived notes of fresh bread and almond.
Mouthfeel
Bright and energetic with lively acidity wrapped around a creamy, silky texture. The sur lies aging adds weight and complexity without introducing buttery richness, creating a beautifully focused and refreshing finish.
Food Pairings
Grilled shrimp, oysters, ceviche, seafood paella, roasted vegetables, goat cheese, sushi, or herb-roasted chicken.
Verdict
An expressive and remarkably well-crafted Verdejo that combines freshness with texture in a way few wines at this price point achieve. Elegant, refreshing, and immensely satisfying.
Did You Know?
“Sur lies” means the wine remains in contact with its spent yeast cells after fermentation. Gentle stirring of the lees (bâtonnage) can further enhance creaminess and complexity while preserving freshness, a technique often associated with top white Burgundies but increasingly embraced by premium Verdejo producers.
🍷 Personal Pick
This wine genuinely surprised me. It delivers far more complexity than expected, with the creamy lees texture beautifully balancing its vibrant acidity. For anyone who thinks Verdejo is simply another crisp white, this bottle proves just how compelling, and underrated Rueda can be.
Pago del Cielo Celeste Verdejo Sur Lies 2023 – Rueda DO, Castilla y León, Spain 🇪🇸
Overview
Made from 100% Verdejo, this wine undergoes sur lies aging, allowing extended contact with the lees to build texture and complexity while preserving the variety’s vibrant freshness. The result is a beautifully balanced Verdejo that overdelivers with remarkable depth and value.
Aromas & Flavors
Lime zest, grapefruit, green apple, white peach, fennel, fresh herbs, and subtle citrus blossom are complemented by delicate lees-derived notes of fresh bread and almond.
Mouthfeel
Bright and energetic with lively acidity wrapped around a creamy, silky texture. The sur lies aging adds weight and complexity without introducing buttery richness, creating a beautifully focused and refreshing finish.
Food Pairings
Grilled shrimp, oysters, ceviche, seafood paella, roasted vegetables, goat cheese, sushi, or herb-roasted chicken.
Verdict
An expressive and remarkably well-crafted Verdejo that combines freshness with texture in a way few wines at this price point achieve. Elegant, refreshing, and immensely satisfying.
Did You Know?
“Sur lies” means the wine remains in contact with its spent yeast cells after fermentation. Gentle stirring of the lees (bâtonnage) can further enhance creaminess and complexity while preserving freshness, a technique often associated with top white Burgundies but increasingly embraced by premium Verdejo producers.
🍷 Personal Pick
This wine genuinely surprised me. It delivers far more complexity than expected, with the creamy lees texture beautifully balancing its vibrant acidity. For anyone who thinks Verdejo is simply another crisp white, this bottle proves just how compelling, and underrated Rueda can be.
It’s ok, I would not necessarily not drink it again but won’t go out of my way to drink it again
It’s ok, I would not necessarily not drink it again but won’t go out of my way to drink it again
Jan 12th, 2026Crisp, bright acid and clean slate. White floral notes and lemon zest. Has a rounded finish that balances its high notes.
Crisp, bright acid and clean slate. White floral notes and lemon zest. Has a rounded finish that balances its high notes.
Nov 26th, 2025
Fruitige en bloemige wijn. Lekker om los te drinken of bij de borrel.
Fruitige en bloemige wijn. Lekker om los te drinken of bij de borrel.
Aug 20th, 2025
Bright crisp clean creamy with florals and ripe citrus, waxy, nice body and acidity - just delightful
Bright crisp clean creamy with florals and ripe citrus, waxy, nice body and acidity - just delightful
Aug 18th, 2025
Add 2 points for the price point $15.
Buy again x3
Add 2 points for the price point $15.
Buy again x3
Bright and tropical, easy drinking.
Bright and tropical, easy drinking.
Mar 31st, 2024