Upper Pig Verdelho is a white produced by Piggs Peake in Hunter Valley, Hunter Valley, Australia. Made from Verdelho. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Hunter Valley
Region: Hunter Valley
Country: Australia
Grapes: Verdelho
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry
An unwooded Verdelho from Piggs Peake, made from fruit grown in the Upper Hunter, whose warmer inland climate gives a big, tropical white. It is full of fruit salad, pineapple and passionfruit, with a round, juicy palate and a fresh finish. Made to drink young, with fuller-flavoured white meats such as roast pork.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Hunter Valley, Australia
Hunter Valley lies in New South Wales, north of Sydney, and is the oldest continuously producing wine region in Australia.
Verdelho
Verdelho is a white grape of Portuguese origin, historically important on the island of Madeira, where it lends its name to one of the classic styles of fortified Madeira wine.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Upper Pig Verdelho from?
Upper Pig Verdelho is produced by Piggs Peake in Hunter Valley, Hunter Valley, Australia.
What grapes are in Upper Pig Verdelho?
Upper Pig Verdelho is made from Verdelho.