Wines made from Aligoté grapes of Almaty

Discover the best wines made with Aligoté as a single variety or as a blend of Almaty.

More informations about the variety Aligoté

Lively, taut whites with chiselled acidity and an airy palate, with aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers, fresh almond and chalky notes. Typically saline finish. Star of Bouzeron AOC (the only single-variety aligoté appellation) and Bourgogne Aligoté AOC. Also used in Crémant de Bourgogne and the iconic kir cocktail (with blackcurrant liqueur). Historic Burgundian variety, a cross of pinot noir × gouais blanc, half-sibling of chardonnay.

More informations about the region of Almaty

Cradle of Kazakh wine in the foothills of the Tian Shan, high-altitude vineyards (up to 2. 500 m in the Assa valley), continental climate with marked day-night temperature swings preserving acidity. Saperavi and Pinot Noir are the signature reds: Saperavi deep with dark fruits, plum and a spicy touch; Pinot Noir fine and silky with cherries. Riesling is the taut signature white with citrus and minerality.

What are the typical flavors of the Aligoté grape variety?