Verdelho

Verdelho is a white grape variety (see Verdelho grape) and a corresponding style of Madeira, one of the four recognised styles of this fortified wine (the others being the dry Sercial, the medium-sweet Bual & Terrantez and the lusciously sweet Malvasia (Malmsey)

Verdelho Madeiras are medium-dry, containing up to up to 2.5% residual sugar; a style between Sercial (the driest style up to 1.5 % residual sugar) and Bual (3.5% maximum residual sugar)- Malmsey/Malvasia has more than 4% residual sugar. 

Verdelho does not have the razor-sharp acidity of Sercial; it is more rounded, and its elegant fruit qualities (dried fruits and honey) make it equally suitable as an aperitif or dessert wine.