Wines made from Verdelho grapes of Madeirense
Discover the best wines made with Verdelho as a single variety or as a blend of Madeirense.
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
The wine region of Madeirense is located in the region of Terras Madeirenses of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Atlantis or the Domaine Ilha produce mainly wines pink, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Madeirense are Verdelho, Touriga nacional and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Madeirense often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tree fruit or tropical fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Verdelho
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho
News about the grape variety Verdelho
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Decanter at Home masterclass: Tasting the La Las with Philippe Guigal
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