Wines made from Verdelho grapes of Duriense
Discover the best wines made with Verdelho as a single variety or as a blend of Duriense.
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 Duriense
Portuguese IGP covering the Douro and Porto area (northeast), schist soils on vertiginous terraced slopes, dry continental climate, flexible status outside DOC. Touriga Nacional signature as red king (300+ authorised varieties): intense and floral with blackberry, black cherry, violet, garrigue, liquorice and mineral schist hint, firm tannins — noble Douro emblem. Supple Touriga Franca and spicy Tinta Roriz as complement. Fresh mineral whites and creative modern sparkling.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- OakPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- EarthPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho