Wines made from Vidal blanc grapes
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More informations about the variety Vidal blanc
An interspecific cross obtained by Jean-Louis Vidal, between Ugni Blanc and 4986 Seibel or Golden Ray, its foliage reminiscent of that of Ugni Blanc. It can be found in the United States and Canada, but is little known in France.
What are the typical flavors of the Vidal blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 55% of Vidal blanc
- EarthPresent in 40% of Vidal blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 38% of Vidal blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 23% of Vidal blanc
- OakPresent in 20% of Vidal blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 16% of Vidal blanc
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Vidal blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Vidal blanc
- FloralPresent in 7% of Vidal blanc
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Vidal blanc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Vidal blanc
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Vidal blanc
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Vidal blanc
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Vidal blanc
News about the grape variety Vidal blanc
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