Verdejo de Salamanca
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 40923, ESP080 Verdejo line, Salamanca Verdejo accession
Verdejo de Salamanca is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, mineral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Airen and Verdejo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for herb-citrus profile and brighter acidity than broad neutral whites.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Verdejo de Salamanca profile
- Salamanca Verdejo marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Salamanca · Castilla y Leon · Santiago de la Puebla references
- Classic styles: Spanish VIVC-listed white distinct from mainstream Verdejo Blanco (#12949) with local Salamanca lineage records · Dry medium-bodied white with brisk acidity and herb-citrus profile
Common questions
Is Verdejo de Salamanca a red or white grape variety?
Verdejo de Salamanca is a white wine grape variety.
What does Verdejo de Salamanca smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Verdejo de Salamanca include orchard fruit, citrus and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Verdejo de Salamanca?
Documented tells for Verdejo de Salamanca: Look for herb-citrus profile and brighter acidity than broad neutral whites. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin..
What is Verdejo de Salamanca most often confused with in blind tasting?
Verdejo de Salamanca is most commonly confused with Airen, Verdejo and Palomino. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Verdejo de Salamanca grown?
Classic regions for Verdejo de Salamanca include Salamanca, Castilla y Leon and Santiago de la Puebla references.