Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Ararat

Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Ararat.

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2Winery Karas - A Tale Of 2 Mountains WhiteA Tale Of 2 Mountains WhiteWinery KarasNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
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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 Ararat

The wine region of Ararat of Armenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tushpa or the Domaine Alluria produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ararat are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Côt, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ararat often reveals types of flavors of oaky, black fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, vegetal or spices.

What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?

  • Non oakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
  • EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
  • VegetalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
  • OakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc