Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Spain

Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Spain.

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More informations about the variety Verdejo

An ancient grape variety that has been cultivated for a long time, mainly in the Rueda region of northwestern Spain. D.N.A. tests show that it is the result of a natural cross between Savagnin and Castellana Blanco. It should not be confused with the Verdelho, which is very well known in Portugal, and the Verdelho Branco, which is almost more widespread. The Verdejo is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A. It can also be found in the United States (Virginia, California, etc.), Australia, Portugal, etc., but is practically unknown in France.

More informations about the wines of Spain

Spain is a land of breathtaking scenery, colourful history and a Deep and Complex culture in which wine has Long played an important role. Grapes have been grown on the Iberian Peninsula since at least 3000 BC, although it wasn't until 1000 BC that viticulture really began here - a skill brought by Phoenician traders from the eastern Mediterranean. Today, Spain is home to more vineyards than any other country in the world, and its national wine production is exceeded only by France and Italy. All of Spain's seventeen administrative regions (communidades autónomas) produce wine to some degree, including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.

What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 86% of Verdejo
Citrus fruitPresent in 83% of Verdejo
EarthPresent in 73% of Verdejo
Tropical fruitPresent in 73% of Verdejo
MicrobioPresent in 67% of Verdejo
OakPresent in 66% of Verdejo
VegetalPresent in 57% of Verdejo
SpicesPresent in 54% of Verdejo
Non oakPresent in 50% of Verdejo
CitrusPresent in 28% of Verdejo

PeachPresent in 27% of Verdejo
PearPresent in 26% of Verdejo
TropicalPresent in 26% of Verdejo
LemonPresent in 25% of Verdejo
GrapefruitPresent in 25% of Verdejo
MineralityPresent in 23% of Verdejo
ApplesPresent in 23% of Verdejo
OakyPresent in 23% of Verdejo
Green applePresent in 21% of Verdejo
MelonPresent in 21% of Verdejo

News about the grape variety Verdejo

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