Wines made from Aligoté grapes of Vrancea
Discover the best wines made with Aligoté as a single variety or as a blend of Vrancea.
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 Vrancea
Romania's largest vineyard (~28,000 ha) in Romanian Moldavia at the foot of the Carpathians, continental climate, loess and clay-limestone soils. Indigenous signature trio. Fetească Albă floral white (apple, citrus, white flowers, honey), tense Fetească Regală (pear, flowers), broad Galbenă de Odobești. Fetească Neagră deep red (black cherry, plum, spices, leather, firm tannins), supple Băbească Neagră (raspberry, strawberry).
What are the typical flavors of the Aligoté grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Aligoté
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Aligoté