Wines made from Verdelho grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Verdelho as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Verdelho grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 40% of Verdelho
- Citrus fruitPresent in 36% of Verdelho
- MicrobioPresent in 31% of Verdelho
- OakPresent in 31% of Verdelho
- EarthPresent in 30% of Verdelho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 25% of Verdelho
- Non oakPresent in 23% of Verdelho
- SpicesPresent in 21% of Verdelho
- VegetalPresent in 18% of Verdelho
- FloralPresent in 14% of Verdelho
- CreamPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- OakyPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- ButterPresent in 5% of Verdelho
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- StonePresent in 4% of Verdelho
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- PearPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- LemonPresent in 4% of Verdelho
- VanillaPresent in 4% 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, ...
Fuori Mondo announces Tuscan marble-aged Cabernet Sauvignon for €1,085
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Laithwaites launches wine in 100% recycled glass bottle
The W/O (standing for ‘without’) Frappato 2020 – an organic Sicilian red – is packaged in a bottle made with ‘wild’ glass (the name bottle manufacturer Estal has given to its 100% recycled glass). The launch, which forms part of the company’s pledge to become Net Zero and halve its carbon footprint by 2030, marked a ‘UK first for wine’, according to the online wine merchant. It follows a recent audit commissioned from EcoAct – a specialist company advising on sustainability, which sh ...