Verdello
White wine grape variety
Also known as Verdello Bianco, Verduschia (Umbria)
Verdello is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, green apple, almond. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Airen and Verdejo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for lemon-apple and almond over tropical fruit.
- Check medium body and moderate acid.
Confidence signals
- Citrus-apple and almond cue
- Balanced medium frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Umbria · Sicily · Orvieto
- Classic styles: Naming/teaching surface often collapsing to Verdelho Branco (#22304) — prefer the Verdelho Branco dossier · Iberian/Italian Verdello label noise under the (#22304) teaching lane
Common questions
Is Verdello a red or white grape variety?
Verdello is a white wine grape variety.
What does Verdello smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Verdello include lemon, green apple and almond. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Verdello?
Documented tells for Verdello: Look for lemon-apple and almond over tropical fruit. and Check medium body and moderate acid..
What is Verdello most often confused with in blind tasting?
Verdello is most commonly confused with Airen, Verdejo and Verdicchio. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Verdello grown?
Classic regions for Verdello include Umbria, Sicily and Orvieto.