Verdejo - the new Sauvignon?
Re: Palacia de Bornos Verdejo
Ver mensaje de Paco HigónThanks for the response.
Would you consider it representative of Rueda’s better Verdejo? We do get quite a few Australian versions of Verdejo. Unfortunately, there is some confusion with the name of this grape and the grape that is used for Marsala (I think). Not too sure which variety is being planted in Australia.
Perhaps the guys at Verema could comment?
No, unfortunately we do not get many examples of Rueda’s wines in Singapore.
Re: Palacia de Bornos Verdejo
Ver mensaje de hvplSorry, the grape is verdelho from Portugal and used to make Madiera. Apparently, this is the variety being used in Australia(?). Not the Spanish Verdejo.
Re: Palacia de Bornos Verdejo
Ver mensaje de hvplThe Bornos one is definitely Verdejo, not Verdelho! Tho I’ve never had a varietal Verdelho - they usually blend it with Semillon or Chardonnay in Oz, no?
Re: Verdelho
Ver mensaje de hvplIn Australia, they do everything. But, yes, Veldelho is usually mono-varietal, without oak, fresh & crisp. I particularly enjoy examples from Western Australia.
It tends to be heavier from the Hunter Valley.
Similar comments about Australian Semillon.
Re: Palacia de Bornos Verdejo
Ver mensaje de hvplWell as far as I know it seems that verdejo is the same grape called verdelho or gouveio in Portugal…. but with not as good reputation as in Spain. However in Australia and Maderia verdejo (or verdelho) is seen as a very interesting grape.
See for instance: http://www.winesoft.co.uk/information/grapes/grapeVerdelho.htm
Re: Palacia de Bornos Verdejo
Ver mensaje de hvplWell, for me the best Spanish unoaked verdejo wine is -by far- Jose Pariente.... and the best oaked one is Belondrade y Lurton (quite expensive, indeed).
Re: Palacia de Bornos Verdejo
Ver mensaje de Paco HigónI agree about Jose Pariente. I express no opinion about the best oaked verdejo since the whole idea of these wines seems misconceived to me. I don’t think oak blends well with the flavor profile of verdejo nor do I think that barrel fermentation is a good idea for a grape variety that is so sensitive to oxygen.
Re: Palacia de Bornos Verdejo
Ver mensaje de hvplHi,
I love this wine. Unfortunately at this moment I don’t have in my mind the exact words to describe it, but I love it.
Also very useful the small size bottles that they produce, it’s a little whim that my pocket can afford in any moment and I really enjoy together with any sea food.
Kind regards,
Kike