Verdejo Negro
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Tinto Verdejo
Verdejo Negro is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Tempranillo and Forcallat.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-cherry and plum fruit with violet-spice lift.
- Check medium-plus structure with moderate-plus tannin.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit spice cue
- Balanced medium-plus red frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Castilla y Leon · Toro · Zamora
- Classic styles: Iberian red with dark-fruit and spice profile · Medium-plus red with balanced acidity and tannin
Common questions
Is Verdejo Negro a red or white grape variety?
Verdejo Negro is a red wine grape variety.
What does Verdejo Negro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Verdejo Negro include black cherry, plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Verdejo Negro?
Documented tells for Verdejo Negro: Look for black-cherry and plum fruit with violet-spice lift. and Check medium-plus structure with moderate-plus tannin..
What is Verdejo Negro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Verdejo Negro is most commonly confused with Tempranillo, Forcallat and Garnacha Tinta. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Verdejo Negro grown?
Classic regions for Verdejo Negro include Castilla y Leon, Toro and Zamora.