white
Verdejo
Rueda's herbaceous star
Grape Details
Serving Temp
8-10°C
Aging Potential
1-3 years, best young
Origins
Rueda, Spain (possibly North African origin)
Food pairings
TapasGrilled fishSaladsGoat cheese
About the Grape
Verdejo
"Rueda's herbaceous star"
Verdejo is the signature grape of Rueda, producing fresh, aromatic whites with distinctive fennel and citrus notes. Spain's most important native white variety, it offers excellent value and food-friendliness.
Flavor Profile
Fennel
defining
Lime
prominent
Grass
prominent
Stone fruit
subtle
Medium acidity
defining
Where It Shines
Rueda, Spain
Fresh, aromatic, herbaceous
La Mancha, Spain
Simple, value, everyday