Verdejo

The white grape variety originates from Spain. The name means "greenish" and refers to the striking blue-green colour of the berries. Synonyms are Albillo de Nava, Albillo Nava, Boto de Gall, Botón de Gallo Blanco, Cepa de Madrigal, Goluvelo, Verdal del Pais, Verdeja, Verdeja Blanca, Verdejo Blanco, Verdejo Pálido and Verdelho.

Verdejo - Weintraube und Aromen im Glas

Ancestry

According to DNA analyses carried out in 2021, it is a presumably natural cross between Castellana Blanca x Savagnin Blanc (Traminer). However, this is based on only 20 DNA markers (see under molecular genetics). It should not be confused with the Planta Fina (Damaschino), Godello, Verdejo de Salamanca, Verdejo Serrano, Verdelho or Verdello varieties due to some of the same synonyms or morphological similarities.

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Verdejo

Ancestry

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