Wines made from Aligoté grapes of Kherson
Discover the best wines made with Aligoté as a single variety or as a blend of Kherson.
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 Kherson
Southern Ukrainian region on the Black Sea and lower Dnieper, ~20,000 ha of vines under a mixed continental-maritime climate. Saperavi and Cabernet Sauvignon are signature reds — structured with dark fruit, plum, cherry and spice, firm tannins. Odesa Black is a native deep red. Sukholymanske, Telti-Kuruk and Rkatsiteli are fresh native whites; Aligoté, Chardonnay and Riesling complete.