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Vin blancRueda, Spain

Verdejo

Spain's answer to Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo produces aromatic, herbal wines with distinctive bitter almond notes. It has become Spain's most important native white grape.

CorpsMedium
AciditéHigh
DouceurDry
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Verdejo was nearly abandoned in favor of international varieties until a revival in the 1980s restored it to prominence.

👃 Notes de dégustation

Saveurs principales

LimeGrapefruitApple

Saveurs secondaires

FennelBitter almondGrass

Arômes

Fresh herbsWhite flowersAnise

🌍 Régions viticoles célèbres

Rueda

Spain
Defining the grape

The benchmark DO, crisp and aromatic

Castilla y León

Spain
Everyday quality

Regional wines with good value

Ribera del Duero

Spain
Alternative expression

Emerging white wine production

🍽️ Accords mets parfaits

Jamón
Manchego cheese
Grilled fish
Tapas
Gazpacho

🌡️ Guide de service

Température

8-10°C (46-50°F)

Type de verre

White wine glass

Potentiel de vieillissement

1-5 years

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