Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Castille-et-Léon

Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Castille-et-Léon.

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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 region of Castille-et-Léon

Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.

What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 64% of Verdejo
Citrus fruitPresent in 64% of Verdejo
EarthPresent in 46% of Verdejo
Tropical fruitPresent in 42% of Verdejo
MicrobioPresent in 38% of Verdejo
OakPresent in 35% of Verdejo
VegetalPresent in 29% of Verdejo
SpicesPresent in 25% of Verdejo
Non oakPresent in 24% of Verdejo
FloralPresent in 11% of Verdejo

PearPresent in 9% of Verdejo
OakyPresent in 8% of Verdejo
CitrusPresent in 8% of Verdejo
TropicalPresent in 7% of Verdejo
CreamPresent in 6% of Verdejo
LemonPresent in 6% of Verdejo
GrapefruitPresent in 6% of Verdejo
ApplesPresent in 6% of Verdejo
PineapplePresent in 6% of Verdejo
Green applePresent in 6% of Verdejo

News about the grape variety Verdejo

Duero’s Dehesa Peñalba vinery awarded single estate denomination

Bodegas Vizar is located in the municipality of Villabáñez, to the east of Valladolid is Spain’s Castile and León region, bordering the Ribera del Duero DO. Vizar’s application to obtain the Dehesa Peñalba vino de pago DO was first put forward to, and approved by the Agrarian and Technological Institute of Castilla y León (ITACyL), in 2019. The proposal was then submitted to the European Commission, which granted the final green light earlier this month. ‘We started the process in 2015 and ...

Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022

The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...

Decanter Editor-in-Chief’s New York Fine Wine Encounter top tips

There are going to be some utterly splendid wines to taste at our New York Fine Wine Encounter – many of the world’s grandest winemakers have brought some of their very best bottles to our event, knowing their hard work and talent will be appreciated by a discerning audience. My team of experts have picked out a great selection of their personal favourites from the wines on offer, and for their superbly detailed analysis and opinion, you should read the pieces and the picks from Georgie Hindle, ...