Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Uclés
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Uclés.
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
DO in Castile-La Mancha (2006), 100 km southeast of Madrid (Cuenca and Toledo), high-altitude vineyards 500–1,200 m on limestone soils, cool nights contrasting with lower La Mancha. Tempranillo ("Cencibel") flagship red: fruity and structured with cherry, plum, leather, tobacco and spice, firm tannins and altitude-preserved acidity. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Merlot and dense Bobal complement. Lively Verdejo and Macabeo in whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Verdejo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Verdejo
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Verdejo
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Verdejo