Wines made from Aligoté grapes of Rostov
Discover the best wines made with Aligoté as a single variety or as a blend of Rostov.
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 Rostov
South-western Russian region on the Don near the Sea of Azov, hot and dry continental climate with harsh winters, fertile black calcareous soils. Krasnostop Zolotovskiy and Tsimlyansky Cherny are signature autochthonous king reds: deep, structured with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, black pepper and leather, firm tannins. Plechistik and Kumshatsky as original reds. Historic Tsimlyansky sparkling (Cossack method).