Isaac Fernández Montaña is a busy man, producing wine in half a dozen regions throughout Spain. His aim, wherever he works, is to help revive the fortunes of some of Spain’s less heralded wine regions left behind when Rioja and Cava and Priorat first came to overwhelming prominence in the early 20th century. Rueda, the historical wine region where Verdejo has become the signature variety, is his second such project, and still one of the most important.. The Egeo was first bottled in 2011, a classic example of the grape combining zesty fresh fruit and rich nutty essences. One of the keys to quality here is the 50 year old bush vines, digging deep into the sandy soil to find mineral cut and complexity. Aromas include peach and marzipan, orange and almond butter, clean cut notes preserved by fermentation in stainless steel. The palate is medium bodied, with peaches and pears and almond blossoms, before the finish offers up a touch of salt.