
The grape of Rueda in northern Spain which is sometimes blended with Sauvignon Blanc which has been vying, unsuccessfully, for vineyard space. It produces a substantial white wine that can be drunk young but that also ages beautifully.
Characteristics: Hints of laurel on the nose, lots of extract with a nutty character.
Where is it found? Rueda, Cigales, Toro
Wines associated: Verdejo
Food matches: Fresh water fish, white meats, pork
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