Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Montilla-Moriles
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Montilla-Moriles.
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 Montilla-Moriles is located in the region of Andalousie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Toro Albalá or the Domaine Cruz Conde produce mainly wines natural sweet, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montilla-Moriles are Verdejo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montilla-Moriles often reveals types of flavors of chocolate, tar or floral and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, orange zest or cigar.