Wines made from Verdelho grapes of Douro
Discover the best wines made with Verdelho as a single variety or as a blend of Douro.
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 Duriense
The wine region of Douro is located in the region of Duriense of Portugal. We currently count 1110 estates and châteaux in the of Douro, producing 4307 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Douro go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 25% of Verdelho
- Citrus fruitPresent in 25% of Verdelho
- EarthPresent in 21% of Verdelho
- OakPresent in 19% of Verdelho
- MicrobioPresent in 15% of Verdelho
- Non oakPresent in 13% of Verdelho
- SpicesPresent in 12% of Verdelho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 12% of Verdelho
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Verdelho
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- PeachPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- PearPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- FloralPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- OakyPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- TropicalPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- LemonPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- PineapplePresent in 3% of Verdelho
- LimePresent in 3% of Verdelho
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Verdelho
News about the grape variety Verdelho
Old Vine Charter: Perth’s Swan Valley to preserve historic vines
Old vines from Western Australia’s Swan Valley will be protected in the soon-to-be launched Swan Valley Old Vine Charter (OVC). More than 20 wineries from this historic region, a 30-minute drive from the state capital of Perth, are participating. The programme will see grapevines from 35 to 125 years of age registered and preserved. Participating wineries include Talijancich Wines, Nikola Estate, John Kosovich Wines, Mandoon Estate and Sandalford Wines. While the vines are predominantly Shiraz, ...
Decanter Fine Wine Encounter makes its New York debut
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Carruades de Lafite 2021 release ‘looks attractive’
Carruades de Lafite 2021 was released today (12 May) at €160 per bottle ex-Bordeaux, which analyst group Wine Lister said was around 6% below the 2020-vintage release price. It marks an early release for the second wine of Lafite Rothschild in this year’s fledgling Bordeaux en primeur campaign. Château Duhart-Milon, the fourth growth Pauillac estate owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (DBR Lafite), was also released. Farr Vintners was offering a 12-bottle case for £672 in bond. Wine Lis ...