Verduzzo
White wine grape variety
Also known as Ramandolo grape
Verduzzo is a white wine grape with signature aromas of honey, apricot, almond. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chenin Blanc and Friulano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for honey-apricot fruit with almond tones and medium-plus body.
- Check that sweetness or ripeness is countered by clear structural freshness.
Confidence signals
- Honey-apricot-almond profile
- Medium-plus body with balancing acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Friuli · Ramandolo · Colli Orientali del Friuli
- Classic styles: Honeyed Friulian white in dry to sweet styles · Textural white with balancing acidity
Common questions
Is Verduzzo a red or white grape variety?
Verduzzo is a white wine grape variety.
What does Verduzzo smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Verduzzo include honey, apricot and almond. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Verduzzo?
Documented tells for Verduzzo: Look for honey-apricot fruit with almond tones and medium-plus body. and Check that sweetness or ripeness is countered by clear structural freshness..
What is Verduzzo most often confused with in blind tasting?
Verduzzo is most commonly confused with Chenin Blanc, Friulano and Timorasso. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Verduzzo grown?
Classic regions for Verduzzo include Friuli, Ramandolo and Colli Orientali del Friuli.