White grape
Verdejo
A Spanish white grape known for fennel, green apple and a faint bitter finish, especially in Rueda.
At a glance
- 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.
Similar grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
Similar high acidity and herbal notes.
Difference Sauvignon Blanc is usually more pungent and grassier; Verdejo more often shows fennel and a faint bitter finish.
Albariño
Similar fresh acidity and citrus.
Difference Albariño leans more toward stone fruit and saline notes; Verdejo is more herbal and bitter-edged.