Wines made from Verdelho grapes of Terras Madeirenses
Discover the best wines made with Verdelho as a single variety or as a blend of Terras Madeirenses.
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 Terras Madeirenses
IGP for the still wines of Madeira (≠ DOC Madeira fortified), vineyards on terraces on the Atlantic island. Tinta Negra dominant in sunny reds and rosés with ripe red fruits, cherry and a spicy touch, round mouthfeel. Verdelho, Sercial, Bual and Malvasia (historic Madeira varieties) as taut white kings with citrus, dried fruits and a marked saline-maritime touch. Touriga Nacional and internationals (Cabernet, Syrah, Chardonnay) as complement.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- CreamPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- OakyPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- CoffeePresent in 1% of Verdelho
- PlumPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Verdelho
- TangerinePresent in 1% of Verdelho
- CaramelPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- RaisinPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- ToffeePresent in 1% of Verdelho
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- CheesePresent in 1% of Verdelho
- OrangePresent in 1% of Verdelho
- NuttyPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- HazelnutPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Dried apricotPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- WalnutPresent in 1% of Verdelho