Naiades Bodegas Naia 2005 Wine Impresses Taster

A Spanish white wine from the Rueda region stands out for its complex citrus and mineral flavors.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Wine writer Randy Fuller recently revisited his tasting notes for the Naiades Bodegas Naia 2005, a 100% Verdejo white wine from Spain's Rueda region. Fuller was impressed by the wine's beautiful golden-green color, complex citrus and mineral aromas, and lively, balanced flavors that he found paired well with strong cheeses and seafood.

Why it matters

The review highlights the quality and complexity that can be found in Spanish white wines, which are often overlooked compared to the country's more famous red wines. It also showcases the potential for unique, small-production wines from lesser-known regions to impress discerning palates.

The details

The Naiades Bodegas Naia 2005 is made from 90-year-old Verdejo vines and has a Burgundy-style bottle. Fuller detected aromas of lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, and minerals, and found the palate to be dominated by grapefruit but with notes of peach, pear, and honeysuckle as well. He felt the wine's minerality kept it crisp and fresh, making it an ideal pairing for strong cheeses and seafood.

  • Fuller purchased the wine at a Spanish wine tasting event in Santa Clarita, California some time ago.
  • Fuller recently rediscovered his tasting notes for the 2005 vintage.

The players

Randy Fuller

A wine writer who recently revisited his tasting notes for the Naiades Bodegas Naia 2005 wine.

Naiades Bodegas

A winery in the Rueda region of Spain that produced the 2005 Verdejo wine reviewed by Fuller.

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What they’re saying

“Spanish wines always seem to amaze me. I see images of smallish vines growing out of clumps of dusty rocks set about 10 feet apart from each other so there will be enough water for them all. It seems a miracle that they grow at all, let alone produce fruit from which such wonderful wine is made.”

— Randy Fuller, Wine Writer (nowandzin.com)

The takeaway

This review showcases the potential for unique, small-production Spanish white wines like the Naiades Bodegas Naia 2005 to impress even discerning wine enthusiasts with their complex flavors and ability to pair well with a variety of foods.