Wines made from Verdelho grapes of Alentejano
Discover the best wines made with Verdelho as a single variety or as a blend of Alentejano.
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 region of Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 39% of Verdelho
- Citrus fruitPresent in 38% of Verdelho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 29% of Verdelho
- EarthPresent in 29% of Verdelho
- OakPresent in 25% of Verdelho
- MicrobioPresent in 19% of Verdelho
- SpicesPresent in 18% of Verdelho
- Non oakPresent in 17% of Verdelho
- VegetalPresent in 16% of Verdelho
- OakyPresent in 7% of Verdelho
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Verdelho
- PeachPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- ButterPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- LemonPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- LimePresent in 5% of Verdelho
- PineapplePresent in 5% of Verdelho
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- TropicalPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- VanillaPresent in 5% of Verdelho
News about the grape variety Verdelho
Old Vine Charter: Perth’s Swan Valley to preserve historic vines
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Corpinnat announces large boost in sales
The 11 producers within the group saw total sales reach 2.3 million bottles for 2021 which erased the general 23% contraction in sales during 2020 and surpassed 2019’s 2.2 million bottles sold. What’s more, the per bottle price rose 2% from 2020 to an average of 17.35€. This is an important distinction in a country where sparkling wines are regularly found in supermarkets for 2€ a bottle or even less. The Corpinnat producers admit that this rise in price will unfortunately be offset ...
Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista 2019 label revealed
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