Wines made from Verdelho grapes of Pico
Discover the best wines made with Verdelho as a single variety or as a blend of Pico.
More informations about the variety Verdelho
Structured, taut whites with precise acidity and a slender mouth, featuring aromas of citrus (lemon, orange peel), dried fruits, toasted almond, Mediterranean herbs and pronounced saline notes. A historic pillar of medium-dry Madeira (one of the island's four classic noble grapes) where it develops complex oxidative notes. Also as structured dry whites in Douro DOC and Australia (Hunter Valley). Native Portuguese grape, unrelated to Spanish Verdejo.
More informations about the region of Açores
Emblematic Azorean DOC on the volcanic island of Pico, UNESCO vineyards in currais (black lava-stone walls sheltering the vines), basaltic soils. Verdelho is the historic signature white (18th c. , exported to Russian tsars): dry and taut with intense aromas of citrus, tropical fruits, white flowers and a volcanic mineral-saline touch. Arinto and Terrantez as vibrant complementary whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- EarthPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- OakPresent in 3% of Verdelho
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Verdelho
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Verdelho
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- Green applePresent in 2% of Verdelho
- LimePresent in 2% of Verdelho
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- LemonPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- StonePresent in 2% of Verdelho
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- CreamPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- SmokePresent in 1% of Verdelho
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- SaltPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho