Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of San Rafael
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of San Rafael.
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
San Rafael is an Argentine wine region located in the very Center of the Mendoza province, roughly 200 kilometers (125 miles) South of the city of Mendoza. Although not on the scale of the Vineyard">Vineyards around Mendoza's main wine regions in the north-west of the province, the vineyards of San Rafael still cover almost 22,000 hectares (54,000 acres), which still represents 15 percent of Mendoza's plantings, and the wines make up for quantity through quality. As expected Malbec is the primary grape variety here. Bordeaux-style blends are prominent among the region's most popular wines, and single-variety wines are also made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and, less commonly, Pinot Noir.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc