Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Upper Galilee
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Upper Galilee.
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 Upper Galilee is located in the region of Galilee of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lueria or the Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Upper Galilee are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Upper Galilee often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black cherries or green apple and sometimes also flavors of lemon, pear or tree fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc