Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Canada
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Canada.
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 wines of Canada
Canada - the world's second-largest country by area - is far from the most obvious of wine-producing nations, yet its vineyards are capable of producing both quality and quantity. Powerful Cabernets and AromaticDryGrape/riesling">Rieslings play an important role in the country's wine portfolio, but the deliciously Sweet Icewine (mostly white, but also red) is unquestionably the quintessential Canadian wine style. Making the most of their consistently cold winter temperatures, Canadian wine producers have become world leaders in ice wine production. The Canadian wine industry is primarily based in four provinces: Ontario and British Columbia, which are responsible for 98% of quality wine production, and Quebec and Nova Scotia, which are emerging wine regions with a small but loyal local following.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 15% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 13% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 9% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 8% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- NectarinePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Yellow applePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- LycheePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- GooseberryPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- StrawPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MelonPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
News about the grape variety Chenin blanc
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