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V Alentejano Verdelho

8.7107 ratings
8.824 pro ratings
Alentejano, Portugal
Verdelho
Top Notes For
Bryce Wiatrak

A treat to taste this grape outside of Madeira. Juicy prickly pear, kiwi, papaya and fresh tropical flavors. So easy and immediately pleasurable #sommcon

A treat to taste this grape outside of Madeira. Juicy prickly pear, kiwi, papaya and fresh tropical flavors. So easy and immediately pleasurable #sommcon

Jul 24th, 2018
Randy Fuller

The wine is a great aperitif with a mineral-driven citrus nose and flavors of grapefruit and lemon in a crisp, fresh acidity. 13.5% abv, Verdelho grape, from Alentejo region in the central-south part of Portugal. It was declared the best wine of the year in Portugal, the first time a white wine had even won the honor.

The wine is a great aperitif with a mineral-driven citrus nose and flavors of grapefruit and lemon in a crisp, fresh acidity. 13.5% abv, Verdelho grape, from Alentejo region in the central-south part of Portugal. It was declared the best wine of the year in Portugal, the first time a white wine had even won the honor.

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2016
Annette

Not sure I'm a fan. Definitely grapefruit, but something just didn't agree with my palate.

Not sure I'm a fan. Definitely grapefruit, but something just didn't agree with my palate.

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2015
Kyle Schlachter

Writer Colorado Wine Press

9.3

Oyster on the half shell with a twist of lemon masquerading as a bottle of wine...

Oyster on the half shell with a twist of lemon masquerading as a bottle of wine...

1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2014
Shirish Bhide

Albariño from aentejano. Crisp and no nonsense. Portuguese wines rock!

Albariño from aentejano. Crisp and no nonsense. Portuguese wines rock!

Mar 24th, 2017
Michael Descamps

Vibrant and floral. Reminds me a lot of Rueda punctuated by Viura.

Vibrant and floral. Reminds me a lot of Rueda punctuated by Viura.

Oct 20th, 2015
Sarah Bray

Kaffir lime. Lemongrass. Exotic herbal notes amazing with tuna and ginger. #wine #portugal #alentejo #verdelho #esporao

Kaffir lime. Lemongrass. Exotic herbal notes amazing with tuna and ginger. #wine #portugal #alentejo #verdelho #esporao

Mar 17th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

A hot area in the south of Portugal so unique for this white varietal

A hot area in the south of Portugal so unique for this white varietal

Sep 9th, 2014
Bertrand BG

Nice acidity. Good balance

Nice acidity. Good balance

Dec 28th, 2021
Sue Morgenroth

Good, not great. Recommend by local wine expert. Slightly off aftertaste.

Good, not great. Recommend by local wine expert. Slightly off aftertaste.

Aug 11th, 2021