Verdejo (ver-DAY-ho) is the Spanish answer to Sauvignon Blanc with a hint more floral aromas. Verdejo is known to come from several regions across Spain ranging from Rueda to Tierra de Castilla. This varietal has been written about by wine writers from Robert Parker to Hugh Johnson as the next hot white known for good value for the money
Tasting Notes
This pale yellow-hued wine has a vibrant nose with an array of aromas of green apples and peach over a backdrop of tropical pineapple. The palate is full-flavored and complex with fine apple fruit beautifully balanced by a refreshing and lingering acidity.
Food Pairings
Tapeña Verdejo is a delightful white wine that pairs well with many different dishes. Try it with grilled salmon, lemon chicken, creamy lighter cheeses such as goat cheese or a fresh summer salad. Click here for recipes that pair with Tapeña Verdejo
Wine Reviews
85 points, Best Buy
- M.S., Wine Enthusiast Magazine, February 2010
"This dry white wine from Spain is an example of the great things that can be done with that country's little-known native varietals. It's a clean, nutty, refreshing wine with lively fruit notes and the freshness one would expect of a 2009 rather than a 2-year-old wine. It's not enormously complex, but it's superb for the price. Serve with: Grilled seafood."
- Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun, August 31, 2010
Analysis
Appellation: Tierra de Castilla, Spain
Composition: 100% Verdejo
Acidity: 4.12 g/L
pH: 3.25
Alcohol: 13%
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