Expect grapefruit, lime, green apple, fennel, and a herbaceous note with light-to-medium body and bright acidity. Verdejo from Rueda is known for its distinctive fennel-and-citrus character, often compared to Sauvignon Blanc but with more savory herb notes.
- Varietal
- Verdejo (100%, the signature variety of Rueda)
- Region
- Spain / Castilla y León / Rueda
- Body
- Light to Medium
- Style
- dry white, fresh, aromatic, food-friendly
The producer
Bodegas Beronia is a Rioja-based producer (founded in 1973) that also produces wines from other Spanish regions including Rueda. Now part of the González Byass portfolio. Verdejo is Rueda's signature white variety and Spain's most distinctive native white grape.
What critics say
Beronia Verdejo receives consistently solid reviews as a well-priced Rueda Verdejo.
Pairing
Grilled fish with lemon, tzatziki and mezze, grilled octopus, fried calamari