Wines made from Aligoté grapes of Одеса
Discover the best wines made with Aligoté as a single variety or as a blend of Одеса.
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.
Southern region of Ukraine on the Black Sea, temperate maritime climate. Native Odesa Black (Alibernet) is the signature red: deep robe with signature notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, dried herbs, black pepper and a smoky touch, firm tannins — a local Ukrainian selection. Also intense Saperavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, fine Pinot Noir. Native Sukholimansky whites, Chardonnay, Rkatsiteli, Aligoté, Riesling, aromatic Muscat.