Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Toro
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Toro.
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 Toro is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Teso La Monja or the Domaine Teso La Monja produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Toro are Tempranillo, Verdejo and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Toro often reveals types of flavors of cherry, espresso or black olive and sometimes also flavors of menthol, bramble or cigar box.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Verdejo
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Verdejo
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- EarthPresent in 1% of Verdejo
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