Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Mendoza
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Mendoza.
More informations about the variety Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
More informations about the region of Mendoza
World capital of Malbec: powerful, deep reds with blackberry, plum, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple, juicy Bonarda, aromatic floral white Torrontés. High-altitude vineyards (800-1,700 m) at the foot of the Andes, dry continental climate irrigated by glacial waters. ~80% of Argentine output across 150,000 ha.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 22% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 21% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 14% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 11% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 10% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 8% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- OakyPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ButterPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc