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
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 Rioja
Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdejo grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 21% of Verdejo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 15% of Verdejo
- OakPresent in 13% of Verdejo
- EarthPresent in 11% of Verdejo
- Tropical fruitPresent in 10% of Verdejo
- MicrobioPresent in 10% of Verdejo
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Verdejo
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Verdejo
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Verdejo
- LemonPresent in 4% of Verdejo
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Verdejo
- PineapplePresent in 3% of Verdejo
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- NuttyPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- CreamPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- ButterPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- TropicalPresent in 3% of Verdejo
- OakyPresent in 3% of Verdejo
News about the grape variety Verdejo
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Decanter magazine latest issue: March 2022
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