Wines made from Verdelho grapes of Ribatejo
Discover the best wines made with Verdelho as a single variety or as a blend of Ribatejo.
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 Tejo
Wine region of central-western Portugal on the banks of the Tagus (renamed Tejo), ~10% of national production. Fernão Pires signature in white: aromatic and accessible with signature notes of peach, citrus, white flowers, Mediterranean herbs and a honeyed touch, round and fruity palate — the must-have. Reds Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) supple, fruity Castelão, spicy Trincadeira, dense Touriga Nacional (blackberry, violet). Everyday wines at gentle prices.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 3% of Verdelho
- OakPresent in 3% of Verdelho
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho