Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Lujan de Cuyo
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Lujan de Cuyo.
More informations about the variety Chenin blanc
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
More informations about the region of Mendoza
Luján de Cuyo is a wine-producing sub-region of Argentina's largest viticultural area, Mendoza. Unsurprisingly, Malbec is the region's most-important grape variety, producing Bold, intensely flavored red wines. Excellent wines are also produced here from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Torrontés. Located in a valley just South of Mendoza City itself, the Luján de Cuyo region is home to some of the most famous names in Argentinean wine.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc