Bright and zesty, this wine shows lifted aromas of lemon, grapefruit, and a hint of pear skin, with delicate touches of honey. The palate is dry and crisp, bursting with punchy pithy citrus flavours and a subtle saline edge. Lively acidity and notes of golden apple and pear make this wine simple, fresh, and beautifully food-friendly.

Origin: Spain. Mainly Grown In: The central-northern Spanish region of Rueda. Also in small amounts in the USA. Key Facts: Verdejo is the pride and joy of Rueda, in the northern part of Spain. Here it achieves its ultimate expression - nutty, rich and aromatic. It's a real chameleon of a grape, having some characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc (with both grapes' grassy and high in acidity), but also some richer, rounder tones. Look out for complex flavours of bay leaf, almond and lemon. Whilst the acidity can be bright and tangy, there's always plenty of depth to the wines, meaning they have a really lovely texture - soft and even creamy sometimes. A really lovely expression that deserves more attention! Fun Fact: Verdejo has a friend (they look similar) called Verdelho, who is more popular but not quite as exceptional. Shhh, don't tell her I said that.