Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of North West Victoria
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of North West Victoria.
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 Victoria
The wine region of North West Victoria is located in the region of Victoria of Australia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Savaterre or the Domaine Savaterre produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of North West Victoria are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of North West Victoria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
News about the grape variety Chenin blanc
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