Verdejo

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Dry · White

Spain's answer to Sauvignon Blanc, the signature grape of Rueda. Produces aromatic, herbal whites with a distinctive bitter-almond finish and refreshing citrus character.

Globalplantings

25k

hectares · 2023

Topcountry

Spain

100% of global total

Countriesgrown

across 2 continents

BodyMedium

LightFull

AcidityMedium–High

LowHigh

KEY AROMAS

Where Verdejo is grown

Spain25k ha Chile5 ha Uruguay4 ha Argentina1 ha Canada1 ha

At the table

Verdejo appears in one wine style. These foods pair with that style.

As a crisp light white

Fresh goat cheeseFried fish and calamariGreen vegetables and saladsGrilled white fishMexican and Latin AmericanSushi and sashimiMiddle Eastern mezze

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Verdejo around the world