Wines made from Verdejo grapes of La Mancha
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of La Mancha.
More informations about the variety Verdejo
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.
More informations about the region of Castille
World's largest contiguous wine area (190,000 ha), south of Madrid. Accessible, sunny wines: Tempranillo (here Cencibel) in full quality rise, supple reds with notes of ripe cherry, plum and spices; spicy Syrah, firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot. Light neutral Airén whites (75% of the vineyard), fresh Macabeo (Viura). Dry, hot continental climate, limestone and clay soils.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 37% of Verdejo
- Tree fruitPresent in 34% of Verdejo
- VegetalPresent in 15% of Verdejo
- EarthPresent in 14% of Verdejo
- Tropical fruitPresent in 13% of Verdejo
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Verdejo
- OakPresent in 5% of Verdejo
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Verdejo
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Verdejo
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Verdejo
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- PearPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- Citrus zestPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- PeachPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- LimePresent in 1% of Verdejo
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- Green applePresent in 1% of Verdejo