Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Rioja Alavesa
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Rioja Alavesa.
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.
The wine region of Rioja Alavesa is located in the region of Rioja of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Artadi or the Domaine Bodegas Loli Casado produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rioja Alavesa are Tempranillo et Verdejo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rioja Alavesa often reveals types of flavors of cherry, menthol or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, cigar or espresso.