White grape 🇪🇸 Rueda, Spain

Verdejo

/ ver-DEH-hoh /

Spain's favourite crisp white — lime, herbs and a bitter-almond finish.

Verdejo is the star of Rueda, on the high plateau of Castilla y León. Hot days and cold nights preserve its fresh acidity and aromatic intensity. It's often picked at night to keep the grapes cool, and makes zesty, herbal whites with a distinctive, lightly bitter finish.

Serve at

7–9°C

Glass

White wine glass

Decanting

Not needed

Climate

Continental, high altitude

Structure

How Verdejo typically feels in the mouth.

BodyMedium
AcidityMedium+
TanninNone
AlcoholMedium

Aromas & flavours

What to look for in the glass.

Fruit

LimeGrapefruitWhite peach

Herbal

FennelCut grassBay leaf

Finish

Bitter almond

Where it grows

The regions to know on a wine list.

Food pairing

Classic matches that work every time.

  • Tapas
  • Grilled prawns
  • Salads
  • Goat's cheese
  • Fish tacos

Say it at the table

“Spain's favourite crisp white — lime, herbs and a bitter-almond finish. Made for tapas.”

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