Five things you need to know about Verdejo

Verdejo is the signature white grape variety in Rueda, the first official wine appellation in the Castilla y León region in Spain. Located just a stone’s throw from Valladolid, and merely two hours car journey from Madrid, making it an ideal wine tourism destination. Famously known for its white wine, it accounts for 45% market share of the total Spanish white wine sale. Verdejo is the hero behind the success and is known for making refreshing white wines for early consumption. But it only takes a trip to the region to discover that Verdejo is more than just a one-dimensional grape variety.