Verdelho

Verdelho Pronounced - ver-del-oh Verdelho is a Portuguese variety, grown extensively on the Island of Madeira and in the Douro Valley where it is known as Gouveio and is mainly made into fortified wine (Douro Port). There are only small plantings in Australia with as little as 40ha in each of Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales. Verdelho is made into dry white table wines in Australia and has been incorrectly called Madeira at times. From cool to warm climates the varietal character will change from herbaceous, grassy and spice through to more tropical notes of pineapple, melon, tropical fruits, guava, honeysuckle and fruit salad. A very refreshing wine well suited to the Australian outdoor lifestyle.