Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Ribera del Duero
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Ribera del Duero.
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 Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Verdejo
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Verdejo
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- OakPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Verdejo
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