Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Tierra del Vino de Zamora
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Tierra del Vino de Zamora.
Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a sleek palate, with intense aromas of grapefruit, lime, fresh herbs, fennel, green almond and saline notes. Typically slightly bitter finish. Absolute star of Rueda DO in Castile-León, now widely exported. Also made as lees-aged and oak-influenced structured cuvées. Native Spanish variety, an ancient Castilian grape.
DO of Castile and León (promoted 2007) south of Zamora on the north bank of the Duero, old pre-phylloxera vines. Tempranillo is the signature red (≥75%): dense and concentrated with deep notes of blackberry, plum, black cherry, leather, liquorice and a marked mineral touch, firm tannins and generous flesh — more tannic and alcoholic than Rioja, close to neighbouring Toro. Garnacha and Cabernet as complements. Malvasía, Verdejo and Godello for whites.