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
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
More informations about the region of Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
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