Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Central Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Central Valley.
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 Central Valley
The Central Valley (El Valle Central) of Chile is one of the most important wine-producing areas in South America in terms of Volume. It is also one of the largest wine regions, stretching from the Maipo Valley (just south of Santiago) to the southern end of the Maule Valley. This is a distance of almost 250 miles (400km) and covers a number of Climate types. The Central Valley wine region is easily (and often) confused with the geological Central Valley, which runs north–south for more than 620 miles (1000km) between the Pacific Coastal Ranges and the lower Andes.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc