Verdejo vs Verdelho

Verdelho is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Verdejo

White · Spain

fennel, citrus, nutty

Verdelho

White · Portugal

lively, lime, tropical, zesty

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Medium; Very low
Tannin: Very low; High
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 7 to 10 °C
Serve at: 8 to 10 °C; none listed
Regions: none listed

Only Verdejo

Antipasti, tapas and mezze
Goat cheese and feta

Both pair with

Grilled fish
Salads

Only Verdelho

Spicy food
Shellfish

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Verdejo and Verdelho pages.