Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Rueda

Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Rueda.

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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

The wine region of Rueda is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Belondrade or the Domaine Ordóñez produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rueda are Verdejo, Tempranillo and Albarino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rueda often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, balsamic or sage and sometimes also flavors of chalk, mint or tomatoes.

What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?

Citrus fruitPresent in 88% of Verdejo
Tree fruitPresent in 85% of Verdejo
EarthPresent in 75% of Verdejo
Tropical fruitPresent in 73% of Verdejo
MicrobioPresent in 67% of Verdejo
OakPresent in 62% of Verdejo
VegetalPresent in 61% of Verdejo
SpicesPresent in 60% of Verdejo
Non oakPresent in 42% of Verdejo
CitrusPresent in 31% of Verdejo

PeachPresent in 30% of Verdejo
GrapefruitPresent in 27% of Verdejo
TropicalPresent in 27% of Verdejo
LemonPresent in 27% of Verdejo
MineralityPresent in 26% of Verdejo
ApplesPresent in 26% of Verdejo
LimePresent in 25% of Verdejo
PearPresent in 25% of Verdejo
Green applePresent in 25% of Verdejo
GrassPresent in 24% of Verdejo

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