Verdejo Wine

An expression of freshness and the wilder side of the Verdejo variety.

Verdejo wine. Verdejo was generally used to make a strongly oxidized Sherry-like wineIn the 1970s the winemaking company Marqués de Riscal began to develop a fresher style of white wine based on Verdejo. Verdejo is the grape that put the little region of Rueda on the world wine map where its made into some of Spains finest white wines. It is by far the most planted variety in this part of the country and is produced both varietally and as the major component of a blend with either Viura or Sauvignon Blanc.

State-of-the-art winemaking technology is used to make it. Rueda Blanco wines are famous for their fresh aromatic style. Sign in Register.

Full-bodied and aromatic this wine is often compared to Sauvignon Blanc. Thought to have originated in North Africa Verdejo has found a hospitable climate and soil in central Spain. Verdejo is a variety of wine grape that has long been grown in the Rueda region of SpainThe grape originated in North Africa and was spread to Rueda in about the 11th Century possibly by Mozarabs.

Find out more about Verdejo where it grows what it tastes like and food pairings. You agree to our use of cookies by closing this message box or continuing to use our site. Shaya Verdejo Old Vines Rueda Region.

A great food wine due to its higher acidity and subtle bitterness acting as a palate cleanser. One of Spains most popular cultivated white wines Verdejo should hold a place in any wine enthusiasts collection. It is most successfully cultivated in high altitude vineyards where the soi.

The vineyard well ventilated rich in calcium magnesium and with excellent drainage give this Beronia Rueda a unique character. Its name relating the Spanish word for green verde was inspired by its brightly verdant berries. Verdejo Characterful speciality of Rueda in Spain often blended with Sauvignon Blanc.