Wines made from Altesse grapes
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More informations about the variety Altesse
Structured, aromatic whites with an ample palate and firm acidity, featuring aromas of white flowers (acacia), white peach, ripe pear, honey, candied citrus, toasted almond and alpine mineral notes. Good length and ageing potential. Absolute star of Roussette de Savoie AOC (especially crus Frangy, Marestel, Monthoux) and Roussette du Bugey AOC. Autochthonous Savoyard variety; legend has it that it was brought from Cyprus by Crusaders in the 14th century.
What are the typical flavors of the Altesse grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 46% of Altesse
- EarthPresent in 42% of Altesse
- Citrus fruitPresent in 38% of Altesse
- MicrobioPresent in 32% of Altesse
- OakPresent in 26% of Altesse
- MineralityPresent in 20% of Altesse
- HoneyPresent in 18% of Altesse
- Non oakPresent in 18% of Altesse
- CitrusPresent in 18% of Altesse
- PearPresent in 17% of Altesse
- VegetalPresent in 16% of Altesse
- ApplesPresent in 15% of Altesse
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Altesse
- LemonPresent in 12% of Altesse
- Tropical fruitPresent in 10% of Altesse
- CheesePresent in 8% of Altesse
- Green applePresent in 7% of Altesse
- CreamPresent in 6% of Altesse
- FloralPresent in 6% of Altesse
- ApricotPresent in 6% of Altesse