The flavor of tropical fruit in wine of California
Discover the of California wines revealing the of tropical fruit flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
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California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
With its mountains, valleys, plains and plateaus, California's topography is as Complex as its Climate, offering winemakers a bewildering array of terroirs. California wines have only gained worldwide recognition in recent decades (especially after the 1976 Paris ruling). However, the state's wine history goes back more than 200 years. European vines were first planted in the 18th century, when settlers and missionaries moved up and down the West Coast.
The word of the wine: Petite arvine
An ancient white grape variety from the Valais (Switzerland), which produces renowned wines suitable for ageing. Viney and sustained by a strong vivacity, these wines express a fine salty touch, the signature of this variety. Petite arvine wines can be dry, tender or made from withered grapes from late harvesting. Syn.: arvine.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de tropical fruit of California?
- ChardonnayIn 54% of wines with flavor de tropical fruit
- ViognierIn 11% of wines with flavor de tropical fruit
- Pinot noirIn 8% of wines with flavor de tropical fruit
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 8% of wines with flavor de tropical fruit
- RoussanneIn 5% of wines with flavor de tropical fruit