Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Campo de Borja
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Campo de Borja.
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 region of Aragon
The wine region of Campo de Borja is located in the region of Aragon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Alto Moncayo or the Domaine Alto Moncayo produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Campo de Borja are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Campo de Borja often reveals types of flavors of cherry, allspice or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, tobacco leaf or dried herbs.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Verdejo
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