Verdelho

Verdelho arrived in Australia in 1825 from the sun-drenched island home of Madeira off Morocco. Like the Shiraz grape, Australia has welcomed it with open arms and is now home to 80% of the Verdelho grown in the world. Our warm climate locations like along the Western Australian coast and the Hunter Valley in New South Wales offer the ideal growing conditions for this crisp, sweet and stunning white wine grape. We are known worldwide for producing some of the finest tasting examples of this eminently drinkable varietal. Australian Verdelho is particularly known for its food pairing potential and our clean, fresh-tasting wine pairs very well with our warmer weather cuisine.

As a general rule, Verdelho grown in cooler climates and picked earlier produces leaner and finer tasting wines full of herbal flavours and citrus tones while the warmer gown varieties with late picked and fully ripened Verdelho grapes tend to produce that richer, fruitier style full of crisp tropical flavours. Australian Verdelho is usually made a drink right now style so enjoy it while it’s new and young.

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If you’re new to the world of wine or you’ve never come across a Verdelho before then relax and read through some tasting notes and general information that we’re sure is going to whet that wine appetite. This luscious tasting wine is a crowd-pleasing Australian favourite that matches our laid back lifestyle, diverse local cuisine options and outdoor living style perfectly.

What does Verdelho taste like?

Verdelho is a light-bodied and sweet-tasting wine with a signature bouquet of stunning aromas. It’s not sweet in the same way that Moscato is sweet but it’s an accessible bottle of wine for anyone new to white wines and wine in general. It’s renowned for producing a fresh and fruity flavour, evoking tropical tastes that are irresistibly good, particularly when you’re dining outdoors, plonked on a picnic blanket or looking for a way to spend a warm, lazy afternoon.

If you’re interested in moving into the wine world permanently and you’d like to explore the bolder tasting cousin wines like Chardonnay and Viognier, then Verdelho gives you the perfect launching place. Developing a taste and appreciation for Verdelho is a delightful introduction for most new wine drinkers.

Despite thriving in warmer climate areas and doing particularly well throughout the Australian wine regions, particularly the Hunter Valley new Newcastle, the Verdelho is a wine for all seasons. You can sip it chilled alongside your favourite nibbles throughout the warmer months in the year or cosy up to open fire with a bottle. It’s lighter tasting profile lends itself particularly well to food pairing where you can really unleash the full Verdelho experience.

Due to the overwhelming fruity notes in this stunning white wine, it pairs particularly well with white meat and fish dishes, salads and Asian style cuisine. If you’re going down the seafood route then think fresh oysters, pan-fried scallops and swordfish. If you’re an Asian food fan then get the Thai green curries out, Malaysian cuisine and hot, sweet and spicy Vietnamese dishes. Spice up your mid-week takeaway dinners with a bottle of Verdelho or head to the coast for a relaxing long weekend with a few bottles and some great company.

How do you serve aged liqueur Verdelho?

When serving a young Verdelho, chill it as you would any other light-tasting white wine variety. A general rule of thumb worth following is all white wine should be served at about 14 degrees Celsius and all red wine styles served at room temperature or 18 degrees Celsius. This doesn’t always apply but it’s worth keeping to if you’re unfamiliar with the wine, the vintage or the style you’re drinking.

When serving an aged liqueur Verdelho then this can be served chilled throughout the warmer months and served alongside a bright and aromatic meal or it can be served as a pre-dinner drinking wine. If you’re serving an aged liqueur Verdelho, then it should be served at room temperature alongside your dessert course or your cheese course. Opt for robust and strong tasting cheese like blue cheeses and Stilton as well as soft French camembert and brie Invite some friends over and host a dinner party to discover how everyone prefers to drink your new bottle of Verdelho from Bottle Stop .

Not sure what to serve at your next Verdelho tasting dinner party? Search out some signature Asian style dishes like Thai Red Prawn Curry, Vietnamese Fish Salad, Avocado Spring Salad (vegetarian) or even hearty Korean style Fried Chicken.

How long does Verdelho last?

The Verdelho is an easy-drinking wine that is typically drunk very young requiring no cellaring at all. Some vintages can be aged for up to two years but generally the Verdelho is enjoyed young. For older liqueur styles of Verdelho, they are generally aged in brandy casks for at least five years to help develop a mature tasting liqueur known for apricot and honey overtones.

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