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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.

BodyMedium
ZuurgehalteHigh
ZoetheidDry
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Verdejo was nearly abandoned in favor of international varieties until a revival in the 1980s restored it to prominence.

👃 Proefnotities

Primaire smaken

LimeGrapefruitApple

Secundaire smaken

FennelBitter almondGrass

Aroma's

Fresh herbsWhite flowersAnise

🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's

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

🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties

Jamón
Manchego cheese
Grilled fish
Tapas
Gazpacho

🌡️ Serveertips

Temperatuur

8-10°C (46-50°F)

Glastype

White wine glass

Rijpingspotentieel

1-5 years

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