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
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 Terras Madeirenses
Madeira is a Portuguese-owned archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, 600 miles (970km) southwest of Lisbon and 450 miles due west of the North African coast. It gives its name to one of the world's great fortified wines. Both the wine and the island hold unique places in the history of wine. All fortified wine from the island is now produced under the Madeira DOC, while the table wines are sold under the VR (Vinho Regional) title Terras Madeirenses.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- CreamPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Dried apricotPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- OakPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- EarthPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- WalnutPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- HazelnutPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- OakyPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- NuttyPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- OrangePresent in 1% 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, ...
Bordeaux 2022 harvest: Vintage looks ‘very promising’
A ‘very promising’ vintage is expected, said the regional wine council (CIVB), as the Bordeaux 2022 harvest gets underway for reds. It’s still too early to judge fully and yields will be lower in some cases following heat, drought and also hailstorms during the growing season, yet the CIVB cited ‘attractive but small berries’ and healthy vineyard conditions during the crucial flowering period and for harvest. Europe has seen early starts to wine harvests in 2022 and the C ...
Axel Heinz leaves Ornellaia to join Château Lascombes
Axel Heinz, the longtime director of Ornellaia and Masseto, is leaving Tuscany for Bordeaux to take up a new position at Château Lascombes, classified second growth in Margaux. It was announced yesterday (23rd March), that Heinz was stepping down as estate director at Ornellaia and Masseto. His role will officially come to an end this summer. Heinz joined the Bolgheri estate in 2005. His 18-year tenure was marked by ‘massive development and success’ said CEO Giovanni Geddes, which, he added, wer ...