Verdelho

Verdelho is a white Portuguese grape that is mostly grown on Madeira Islands, and which is often used in fortified Madeira wines. The grape, dry varietal wines, or blends produced from Verdelho are also common in the Azores, Dão, Spanish Galicia, and some new world wine regions - namely Australia.

Although the style of Verdelho wines may vary depending on the region, the best expressions are typically crisp, soft, full, and refreshing. In Portugal, the wines are usually herbal and mineral with notes of stone fruit, citrus, honeysuckle, and tropical fruit.