Wines made from Verdelho grapes of Açores
Discover the best wines made with Verdelho as a single variety or as a blend of Açores.
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 Açores
The wine region of Açores of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pico Wines or the Domaine Azores Wine Company produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Açores are Verdelho, Merlot and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Açores often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or honey and sometimes also flavors of straw, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Verdelho
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Verdelho
- OakPresent in 3% of Verdelho
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Verdelho
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- StonePresent in 1% of Verdelho
- GrassPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- FlintPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- CheesePresent in 1% of Verdelho
- SmokePresent in 1% of Verdelho
- SaltPresent in 1% of Verdelho
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