Verdejo Rioja
White wine grape variety
Also known as Rioja Verdejo
Verdejo Rioja is a white wine grape with signature aromas of grapefruit, lemon peel, green apple. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Airen and Sauvignon Blanc.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for grapefruit-lemon and herbal freshness.
- Check high acidity with medium body and dry finish.
Confidence signals
- Citrus-herbal verdejo cue
- High-acid medium-bodied frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Rioja · Rioja Alta · Rioja Oriental
- Classic styles: Rioja expression of Verdejo (#12949) with citrus-herbal tension · Dry white with high acidity and aromatic lift
Common questions
Is Verdejo Rioja a red or white grape variety?
Verdejo Rioja is a white wine grape variety.
What does Verdejo Rioja smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Verdejo Rioja include grapefruit, lemon peel, green apple and lemon. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Verdejo Rioja?
Documented tells for Verdejo Rioja: Look for grapefruit-lemon and herbal freshness. and Check high acidity with medium body and dry finish..
What is Verdejo Rioja most often confused with in blind tasting?
Verdejo Rioja is most commonly confused with Airen, Sauvignon Blanc and Macabeo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Verdejo Rioja grown?
Classic regions for Verdejo Rioja include Rioja, Rioja Alta and Rioja Oriental.