Verdea
White wine grape variety
Also known as Verdea Lombardy
Verdea is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, citrus, almond note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Trebbiano Toscano and Garganega.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for green-apple citrus fruit with mild almond nuance.
- Check frame as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Verdea profile
- Green apple on a medium/medium frame typical of Verdea.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lombardy · San Colombano · Tuscany
- Classic styles: Historic Tuscan-origin white now centered in Lombardy and used for dry, sparkling, and Vin Santo styles · Fresh orchard-citrus profile with low tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Verdea a red or white grape variety?
Verdea is a white wine grape variety.
What does Verdea smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Verdea include green apple, citrus and almond note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Verdea?
Documented tells for Verdea: Look for green-apple citrus fruit with mild almond nuance. and Check frame as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Verdea most often confused with in blind tasting?
Verdea is most commonly confused with Trebbiano Toscano, Garganega and Malvasia Bianca Lunga. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Verdea grown?
Classic regions for Verdea include Lombardy, San Colombano and Tuscany.