Verdejo
White wine grape variety
Also known as Rueda Verdejo
Verdejo is a white wine grape with signature aromas of bitter almond, grapefruit, fennel. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Airen and Sauvignon Blanc.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus and fennel profile with high acidity and dry finish.
- Check for herbal lift without overt tropical sweetness.
Confidence signals
- Grapefruit-fennel profile
- High acidity with medium body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Rueda · Castilla y Leon · Segovia
- Classic styles: Herbal citrus dry white from Rueda · Fresh stainless-steel Spanish white
Common questions
Is Verdejo a red or white grape variety?
Verdejo is a white wine grape variety.
What does Verdejo smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Verdejo include bitter almond, grapefruit and fennel. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Verdejo?
Documented tells for Verdejo: Look for citrus and fennel profile with high acidity and dry finish. and Check for herbal lift without overt tropical sweetness..
What is Verdejo most often confused with in blind tasting?
Verdejo is most commonly confused with Airen, Sauvignon Blanc and Macabeo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Verdejo grown?
Classic regions for Verdejo include Rueda, Castilla y Leon and Segovia.