The white wine that surprises those who believe they have tasted everything: Tardana

For years, the wine world seemed obsessed with the same grape varieties.

Chardonnay. Sauvignon Blanc. Verdejo. Albariño.

All of them capable of giving great wines, without a doubt. But also responsible for many wine letters ended up looking too much like each other.

That's why more and more consumers, sommeliers and restaurateurs are looking for something different.

Wines with more history.

More identity.

More territory.

And that's where the Tardana grape appears.

A white variety native to La Manchuela that was about to disappear and that today reawakens the interest of those who enjoy discovering wines capable of surprising from authenticity.

When a wine really manages to surprise

Something similar happens to wine lovers as to travelers.

There comes a time when they no longer look for the most well-known destinations.

They are looking for different experiences.

Tardana wines have precisely that capacity.

Those who try them for the first time usually expect a wide and mature Mediterranean white. However, discover a fresh, vibrant and surprisingly current wine.

A variety capable of offering elegant wines, easy to enjoy and with a personality different from that of the most common whites.

The variety that many sommeliers were waiting for

If there is a profile especially interested in recovered varieties such as Tardana, it is that of sommeliers.

Not because they're looking for oddities.

But because they are looking for stories that are worth telling.

Today, when many wine cards include similar references, varieties such as Tardana allow the diner to offer a different experience.

A true story.

A singular territory.

A varietal recovery that helps preserve wine heritage.

And wines capable of generating conversation at the table.

That is why it is increasingly common to find it in restaurants that bet on a wine list with personality, variety and origin.

Two different ways to discover the Tardana

VEGA TOLOSA Tardana

If there is a wine capable of showing the full potential of the Tardana variety, that is VEGA TOLOSA Tardana.

Considered by many amateurs and professionals as one of the most interesting references made with the native variety Tardana, it is a white wine that surprises with its freshness, its Mediterranean personality and its ability to offer an experience different from that of the most common whites.

Behind each bottle are years of work dedicated to recovering a variety that was close to disappearing. In VEGA TOLOSA we have been identifying, conserving and multiplying old strains of Tardana present in old vineyards of La Manchuela for decades, convinced that the future of Spanish wine also happens to protect and value its wine heritage.

These vineyards grow surrounded by pine forests, Mediterranean forest and an extraordinary biodiversity, within the Cabriel Valley Biosphere Reserve, one of the best preserved natural areas in Spain. A unique environment that brings identity, freshness and authenticity to the wines that are born in it.

VEGA TOLOSA Tardana is the result of that philosophy. A wine designed for those who enjoy discovering unique varieties, for sommeliers looking for authentic stories to tell at the table and for wine lovers who value origin, landscape and personality above fashions.

VEGA TOLOSA Brut Nature Tardana

The most surprising interpretation of the variety.

VEGA TOLOSA Brut Nature Tardana is an organic sparkling wine made by traditional method that retains all the freshness and personality of the Tardana.

Elegant, gastronomic and extraordinarily versatile.

Ideal for snacks, celebrations or for those who simply enjoy a glass of sparkling wine without having to wait for a special occasion.

A different way to find out how far this variety can go when working with patience and respect.

More than a recovered variety

The recovery of the Tardana grape is not just about saving a historical variety.

It also means conserving landscape.

Maintain old vineyards.

Protect biodiversity.

Generate economic opportunities in rural areas.

And preserve a part of the Mediterranean viticultural identity that could have been lost forever.

That is why each bottle VEGA TOLOSA Tardana tells a much bigger story than that of the wine itself.

He talks about the people who decided to keep it when it seemed easier to replace it.

A different wine for those who enjoy discovering

There are wines that stand out for their potency.

Others because of their complexity.

White Tardana conquers in a different way.

They do it from authenticity.

From the connection with a unique territory such as La Manchuela and the Cabriel Valley Biosphere Reserve.

If you haven't tried it yet, perhaps this is the perfect time to discover one of the most unique white varieties that the Spanish vineyard is recovering.

🍷 Discover Vega Tolosa Tardana and Vega Tolosa Brut Nature Tardana in our online shop.