Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Cádiz
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Cádiz.
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.
The wine region of Cádiz is located in the region of Andalousie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Finca Moncloa or the Domaine Huerta de Albala produce mainly wines red, white and natural sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cádiz are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cádiz often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cassis or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of prune, mint or toasty.