About Verdejo
The Verdejo grape is a survivor
The Verdejo grape has been established in Spain (primarily Rueda) for a thousand years and is a true survivour, resilient to harsh limestone and rocky soil, as well as drought. Most Spaniards have a Verdejo wine in their fridge; it's practically every Spaniard's house wine. Verdejo wines are said to be lively, with pronounced aromas and exceptionally thirst-quenching.
The Verdejo grape has been established in Spain (primarily Rueda) for a thousand years and is a true survivour, resilient to harsh limestone and rocky soil, as well as drought. Most Spaniards have a Verdejo wine in their fridge; it's practically every Spaniard's house wine. Verdejo wines are said to be lively, with pronounced aromas and exceptionally thirst-quenching.
What kind of wine is a Verdejo?
The Verdejo grape produces an authentic, smooth wine with the freshness of lemon and the rounded flavors of tropical fruits like apricot and peach. Verdejo is refreshing, but not too dry. Fruity, but not too sweet. That's what makes it so popular. In other words: Verdejo makes a cheerful, refreshing white wine. In our case, organic wine. And vegan.
The Verdejo grape produces an authentic, smooth wine with the freshness of lemon and the rounded flavors of tropical fruits like apricot and peach. Verdejo is refreshing, but not too dry. Fruity, but not too sweet. That's what makes it so popular. In other words: Verdejo makes a cheerful, refreshing white wine. In our case, organic wine. And vegan.
Is Verdejo dry or sweet?
Verdejo is refreshing, but not too dry. Fruity, but not too sweet. Incidentally, dry means there's not much residual sugar in the wine. Because Neleman wines are organic, there's no added sugar.
Verdejo is refreshing, but not too dry. Fruity, but not too sweet. Incidentally, dry means there's not much residual sugar in the wine. Because Neleman wines are organic, there's no added sugar.
What's the difference between a Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc?
Verdejo wines are generally a bit softer than Sauvignon Blanc wines, which often have a slightly higher acidity. Think of Verdejo notes of citrus, fennel, and green melon. Sauvignon Blanc is more green apple and spicy. Verdejo is more accessible, easier to drink than Sauvignon Blanc.
Verdejo wines are generally a bit softer than Sauvignon Blanc wines, which often have a slightly higher acidity. Think of Verdejo notes of citrus, fennel, and green melon. Sauvignon Blanc is more green apple and spicy. Verdejo is more accessible, easier to drink than Sauvignon Blanc.
What does a Verdejo taste like?
A Verdejo wine tastes like spring: fresh, often citrus notes like lime and grapefruit, as well as green apple. Tropical fruit and fennel are also common flavor characteristics. And not to forget: the aroma of freshly cut grass! Verdejo is delicious in all seasons.
A Verdejo wine tastes like spring: fresh, often citrus notes like lime and grapefruit, as well as green apple. Tropical fruit and fennel are also common flavor characteristics. And not to forget: the aroma of freshly cut grass! Verdejo is delicious in all seasons.
Food pairing tips
Verdejo wine pairs perfectly with fresh salads, light (rice) dishes, and tapas. And of course, you can serve it as an aperitif.
Verdejo wine pairs perfectly with fresh salads, light (rice) dishes, and tapas. And of course, you can serve it as an aperitif.
Neleman Verdejo Wines
We create the most delicious Verdejo wines for you. From pure Verdejo to blends with Sauvignon Blanc, for example, and even oaked Verdejo!
We create the most delicious Verdejo wines for you. From pure Verdejo to blends with Sauvignon Blanc, for example, and even oaked Verdejo!
