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
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 Pico is located in the region of Açores of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pico Wines or the Domaine Azores Wine Company produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pico are Verdelho, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pico often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, vegetal or oil.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- OakPresent in 3% of Verdelho
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Verdelho
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- StonePresent in 2% of Verdelho
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Verdelho
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- LimePresent in 2% of Verdelho
- Green applePresent in 2% of Verdelho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- LemonPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- CheesePresent in 1% of Verdelho
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- SalinePresent in 1% of Verdelho
- OilPresent in 1% of Verdelho