Wines made from Verdelho grapes of Transmontano
Discover the best wines made with Verdelho as a single variety or as a blend of Transmontano.
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 Transmontano
Regional Wine (IGP Trás-os-Montes) of north-east Portugal, "beyond the mountains" of Marão and Alvão, vineyards along the Tua, Sabor and Tâmega valleys, sheltered continental climate. Signature Touriga Nacional: intense and structured with blackberry, black cherry, violet, liquorice and balsamic hints, firm tannins and vibrant fruit. Elegant Touriga Franca, dense Tinta Roriz and spiced Trincadeira as complements. Gouveio, Síria, Malvasia Fina and Viosinho in whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Verdelho