Telmo Rodriguez is not only a gifted winemaker, but also a true jack of all trades. He makes good to excellent wines in different regions within Spain: Valdeorras, Rioja, Alicante, Cigales, Ribera del Duero and Toro. But also in Rueda he makes two wines from the Verdejo grape: a basic cuvée called 'Basa' and a top cuvée named after the (loud-playing) radio in the vineyards, intended to chase the wild boar. Telmo is busy with the transformation to the making of biodynamic wines and the purity of this 'El Transistor' can clearly be seen. The very old vineyard that Telmo uses for its 'El Transistor' is planted with the original 'bush vine' Verdejo. To optimize the extraction of the fruit aromas, Telmo uses a short-term 'maceración pelicular' before the grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel cuves. After the fermentation, part of the juice is supported on oak. This top cuvée is very complex, harmonious and has an excellent texture. The dosed use of wood is beautifully woven into the wine and gives soft vanilla tones. Full flavors, somewhat creamy, but with a fresh aftertaste. Viva El Transistor!

91 + / 100 Parker