Underdog Grape · Spain

Verdejo

Pronounced ver-DEH-ho

A grape that nearly vanished after phylloxera, revived in the 1970s to become Spain's favorite white. Zesty, herbal, and built for the table — Rueda's Verdejo is the everyday underdog.

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The region

Rueda, Spain

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What wine is Verdejo similar to?
If you usually drink Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio or Riesling, Verdejo is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Spourtiko, Vidal Blanc, Albillo Mayor.
Read the deep diveVerdejo: The White Spain Saved from Extinction

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