Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Valdepeñas
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Valdepeñas.
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 of southern Castilla-La Mancha on a high plain (~700 m), kingdom of Tempranillo under an extreme climate ("nine months of winter, three of hell"). Tempranillo, locally Cencibel: structured, fruity reds with signature notes of ripe cherry, plum, vanilla, leather, tobacco and sweet spices, round tannins — excellent value, from young to long oak-aged Gran Reserva. Also Airén whites (Spain's most planted), fresh and neutral. ~24,000-30,000 ha.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Verdejo
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Verdejo
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Verdejo
- EarthPresent in 5% of Verdejo