Wines made from Verdelho grapes of Portugal

Discover the best wines made with Verdelho as a single variety or as a blend of Portugal.

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More informations about the variety Verdelho

The white Verdelho is a grape variety that originated in Portugal. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of medium size. The white Verdelho can be found cultivated in these vineyards: Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, South West.

More informations about the wines of Portugal

Portugal has undergone something of a wine revolution over the past two decades, modernizing its winemaking technologies, styles and attitudes. This archetypal Old World country has Long been famous for its fortified wines (Port and Madeira) and its light, tangy Vinho Verde. But it is now attracting much attention for its New wave of Rich, ripe table wines, especially the reds of the Douro Valley. Portugal's place in the wine world is arguably more about its cork production than its wine, but that largely depends on which period of history you choose.

What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?

EarthPresent in 72% of Verdelho
Citrus fruitPresent in 71% of Verdelho
Tree fruitPresent in 70% of Verdelho
OakPresent in 68% of Verdelho
MicrobioPresent in 59% of Verdelho
Non oakPresent in 55% of Verdelho
SpicesPresent in 45% of Verdelho
VegetalPresent in 43% of Verdelho
Tropical fruitPresent in 41% of Verdelho
Dried fruitPresent in 24% of Verdelho

CitrusPresent in 21% of Verdelho
OakyPresent in 16% of Verdelho
Black fruitPresent in 16% of Verdelho
HoneyPresent in 13% of Verdelho
VanillaPresent in 12% of Verdelho
TropicalPresent in 12% of Verdelho
Red fruitPresent in 11% of Verdelho
MineralityPresent in 11% of Verdelho
LemonPresent in 11% of Verdelho
PineapplePresent in 10% of Verdelho

News about the grape variety Verdelho

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