How do you pronounce Verdelho?

Verdelho is pronounced vair-DELL-yoo.

Where does Verdelho come from?

Verdelho grows in Madeira, Portugal.

What does Verdelho taste like?

Expect lime, pineapple, honeysuckle, green apple. Closest familiar reference: A dry white with Sauvignon Blanc's zip but riper tropical fruit and a fuller body.

What wine is Verdelho similar to?

If you usually drink Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Albillo Mayor, Pecorino, Robola.

Verdelho — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Lime and green apple up front, a warm note of honeysuckle and pineapple behind it, and enough acid to keep the whole thing on its feet.
Where it grows: Madeira, Portugal
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Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Madeira, Portugal

If you like

Sauvignon Blanc

Wines like Verdelho

Albillo Mayor Pecorino Robola Treixadura

Verdelho: common questions

What wine is Verdelho similar to?: If you usually drink Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Albillo Mayor, Pecorino, Robola.

Read the deep diveVerdelho: The Island Grape That Learned to Live Dry

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