Sauvignon Blanc vs Verdejo
Sauvignon Blanc
A highly aromatic white that ranges from green and herbal to citrus and tropical fruit.
- Cut grass
- Passionfruit
- High acidity
Recognize it
Green and herbaceous aromas are more prominent with less-ripe fruit, while riper fruit can show more citrus and tropical character. Fermentation also plays an important role in the tropical aromas.
Verdejo
A Spanish white grape known for fennel, green apple and a faint bitter finish, especially in Rueda.
- Fennel
- Green apple
- Bitter finish
Recognize it
Fresh acidity with fennel or other green-herb notes and a slightly bitter finish. Green apple, citrus and white peach are common. The bitter finish is a useful clue alongside the herbal character.
How they compare
- SimilarHigh acidity with herbal and citrus notes.
- DifferenceVerdejo often has a bitter finish.
- SimilarHigh acidity and herbal notes.
- DifferenceSauvignon Blanc is usually more pungent and grassier; Verdejo more often shows fennel and a faint bitter finish.