Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Cigales
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Cigales.
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
The wine region of Cigales is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Museum or the Domaine César Principe produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cigales are Tempranillo, Verdejo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cigales often reveals types of flavors of oaky, dark fruit or black currant and sometimes also flavors of chocolate, mushroom or clove.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Verdejo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Verdejo
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Verdejo
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- PeachPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- EarthPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Verdejo
News about the grape variety Verdejo
Decanter magazine latest issue: March 2022
Inside the March 2022 issue of Decanter Magazine: FEATURES: New Spanish whites David Williams’ A to X guide to 10 key producers and wines in Spain’s developing white scene Making wine in Spain Self-confessed ‘nomadic winemaker’ Darren Smith on the irresistible allure of Spain Producer profile: Francisco Barona Driving tractors at 12, now making top Ribera del Duero. By Tim Atkin MW Vintage preview: northern Rhône 2020 Another hot year, but there is freshness and top quality to be found. Matt Wa ...
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, ...
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo of Cigales
- The best wines made with Verdejo grapes of Sierra de Salamanca
- The best wines made with Verdejo grapes of Tierra de León
- The best wines made with Verdejo grapes of Tierra del Vino de Zamora
- The best wines made with Verdejo grapes of Toro
- The best wines made with Verdejo grapes of Valles de Benavente