Underdog Grape · Portugal

Verdelho

Verdelho lives two lives: a tangy, medium-dry fortified Madeira and a dry still white full of lime and tropical fruit. The still white is the one to reach for if you drink Sauvignon Blanc.

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
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Madeira, Portugal

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