Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Ribera del Júcar
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Ribera del Júcar.
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-La Mancha along the Júcar river (~9,000 ha), calcium-rich alluvial soils, marked continental climate concentrating aromas and substance. Cencibel (alias Tempranillo) is the signature red: balanced and fruity with red cherry, plum, herbs, vanilla and a spicy oaked touch, smooth tannins. Bobal, an indigenous Levante variety, in dense tannic reds (blackberry, candied plum). Firm Cabernet Sauvignon.