- Native to the Rueda region of Spain
- High altitude vineyards with calcareous soils and wide diurnal swings
- Extremely aromatic grape, soft and full-bodied
- Normally harvested at night, to prevent oxidation and browning of the grape juice
- Obscure for centuries, but modern winemakers have established Verdejo as the finest white wine in Spain
- Rueda wine must be at least 50% Verdejo
- Often blended with Sauvignon Blanc or Macabeo to add body and richness
- Single varietal Verdejo is produced
- Typically Verdejo-dominated wines are crisp with soft, creamy, nutty overtones, and sometimes accompanied by notes of honey
- Typically mineral and highly acidic
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