Grape · White
Verdelho
WhiteWSET level 3
Important Madeira grape for medium-dry style. Also as table wine in Australia. Medium-sweet Madeira between Sercial and Bual.
- Origin
- Portugal
- Climate
- Moderate to warm
- Skin colour
- Green-yellow
- Alcohol
- 12-13% (tafel), 17-22% (Madeira)
- Ageing potential
- Good
Taste profile
Aromas
- Citrus
- Tropical fruit
- Honey
- Herbs
- Nuts (Madeira)
Where does it grow?
Key wines
- Madeira Verdelho
- Australian Verdelho
Food
Soups, cheese, nuts (Madeira), Asian (table wine)
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