Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Golan Heights
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Golan Heights.
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 Galilee
The wine region of Golan Heights is located in the region of Galilee of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pelter or the Domaine Pelter produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Golan Heights are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Golan Heights often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc