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Verdelho is a white grape variety, with its roots in Madeira, Portugal.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, pear, apricot, stonefruit, lemon and leafy.
It is planted most seriously in Madeira and Hunter Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low to moderate vigour and a preference for benign and hotter climates.
It blends readily with Chardonnay and Semillon.
On other labels it goes by Verdelho Pico and Verdelho Branco.
At the table it suits fish tacos with cilantro, seared prawns with chili and smoked ham.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Fish Tacos with Cilantro
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Seared Prawns with Chili
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Smoked Ham
Also labelled.
Verdelho Pico, Verdelho Branco.
Bottles to look for.
- Azores Wine Co. Verdelho o Original Pico, Azores, Portugal
- Azores Wine Co. Verdelho o Original, Azores, Portugal
- Barbeito 10 Year Old Verdelho Old Reserve, Madeira, Portugal
- Barbeito Frasqueira Verdelho, Madeira, Portugal
- Barbeito Verdelho, Madeira, Portugal
- Barbeito Vinhas do Lanco Verdelho, Madeirense, Portugal
- Blandy's 10 Year Old Verdelho, Madeira, Portugal
- Blandy's 5 Year Old Medium Dry Verdelho, Madeira, Portugal
Verdelho: common questions
01.What does Verdelho taste like?+
Verdelho tastes of citrus, pear, apricot, stonefruit, lemon and leafy, plus two more. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Verdelho from?+
Verdelho originates in Madeira, Portugal.
03.Where is Verdelho grown?+
The key regions for Verdelho are Madeira and Hunter Valley.
04.What food pairs with Verdelho?+
Pour it with fish tacos with cilantro, seared prawns with chili and smoked ham.
05.What else is Verdelho called?+
Verdelho is also labelled Verdelho Pico and Verdelho Branco.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.