Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Valles de Benavente

Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Valles de Benavente.

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 Valles de Benavente is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Otero or the Domaine Otero produce mainly wines pink, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valles de Benavente are Tempranillo et Verdejo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valles de Benavente often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?