Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Rioja
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Rioja.
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 Rioja
Star of great Spanish reds: signature Tempranillo, elegant and complex, with notes of ripe cherry, plum, leather, vanilla and tobacco from American oak ageing. Classification by age: fruity Joven, balanced Crianza, ample Reserva, deep, silky Gran Reserva (5 years, 2 in barrel). Some fresh Viura whites and generous rosés. Spain's first DOCa (1991), 3 sub-zones (Alta, Alavesa, Oriental), 93.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 22% of Verdejo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 16% of Verdejo
- OakPresent in 13% of Verdejo
- EarthPresent in 12% of Verdejo
- MicrobioPresent in 10% of Verdejo
- Tropical fruitPresent in 10% of Verdejo
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Verdejo
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Verdejo
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Verdejo
- LemonPresent in 4% of Verdejo
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Verdejo
- CreamPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- OakyPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- TropicalPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- ButterPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- NuttyPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- PineapplePresent in 3% of Verdejo