Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Galice
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Galice.
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 Galice
Galicia is one of the 17 first-level administrative regions (called comunidades autónomas) of Spain. It occupies the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, and is exposed on two sides to the Atlantic Ocean. To the South is Portugal, to the east Castilla y Leon. Viticulture has a Long tradition in Galicia, introduced to the region by the ancient Romans and continued by monks throughout the Middle Ages.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Verdejo
- OakPresent in 2% of Verdejo
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Verdejo
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- FloralPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Verdejo
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Verdejo