Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Bangalore
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Bangalore.
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 Bangalore
The wine region of Bangalore of India. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Grover Zampa or the Domaine Krsma produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bangalore are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chenin blanc and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bangalore often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tobacco or minerality and sometimes also flavors of lemon, grass or melon.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
News about the grape variety Chenin blanc
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