Verdelho Roxo
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 17736, Verdelho Roxo mutation line, Portuguese red-berried Verdelho
Verdelho Roxo is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, spice. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Verdelho and Malvasia di Sardegna Ro…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for delicate floral red-fruit profile over dense extraction.
- Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium-minus tannin.
Confidence signals
- Verdelho Roxo profile
- Red-berried Verdelho mutation marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Madeira · Azores references · Portuguese collections
- Classic styles: Portuguese VIVC-listed red-berried mutation of Verdelho Branco (#22304) with very limited plantings · Light-to-medium red with floral fruit and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Verdelho Roxo a red or white grape variety?
Verdelho Roxo is a red wine grape variety.
What does Verdelho Roxo smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Verdelho Roxo include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Verdelho Roxo?
Documented tells for Verdelho Roxo: Look for delicate floral red-fruit profile over dense extraction. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium-minus tannin..
What is Verdelho Roxo most often confused with in blind tasting?
Verdelho Roxo is most commonly confused with Verdelho, Malvasia di Sardegna Rosada and Listan Rosa. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Verdelho Roxo grown?
Classic regions for Verdelho Roxo include Madeira, Azores references and Portuguese collections.