Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Nashik
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Nashik.
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 Nashik
Indian wine capital (~80% of production) in Maharashtra, ~135 km northeast of Mumbai, vineyards at 600 m, volcanic basalt soils. Dry climate sanitized by altitude. Signature Sauvignon Blanc as white king (planted in 2000 by Sula): vivid and aromatic with grapefruit, passion fruit, boxwood and white flowers. Tender Chenin, taut Riesling, floral Viognier.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- MangoPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- LycheePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- HoneycombPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc