Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Italy
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Italy.
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 wines of Italy
Italy - home of Moscato, Chianti, Amarone and Prosecco">Prosecco - has a Rich and diverse wine heritage that dates back over two thousand years. Famous for its astonishing diversity of Grape varieties and wine styles, Italy is also important for the Volume of wine it produces: just over 4 billion liters (about 1. 06 billion U. S.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ButterPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- OrangePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
News about the grape variety Chenin blanc
Alcohol duty freeze extended by UK chancellor
An alcohol duty freeze due to end on 1 February has been extended for six months, until 1 August, the UK government announced this week. There has been uncertainty about the policy in recent weeks, but trade members had warned that going ahead with plans to allow alcohol duty to rise with inflation in February could have dire consequences for businesses already dealing with multiple cost pressures. ‘If duty rates went up by RPI [retail price index] on 1 February, this would have been a crippling ...
Leonardo DiCaprio invests in Champagne Telmont
Founded in 1912, the Champagne house is based in Damery, near Epernay. Production is currently led by fourth-generation cellar master and head of viticulture Bertrand Lhôpital. Telmont prides itself on its green credentials, which the brand claims motivated DiCaprio’s determination to get financially involved. ‘Leonardo DiCaprio’s decision to become a shareholder sends Telmont a strong message of support that will encourage us as we carry out our ambitious plans,’ said Ludovic ...
Walls: top northern Rhône reds under £30
In preparation for this column I tasted 46 reds in total, and – taking both quality and value into account – I can recommend 33 of them. Overall, the reds were less consistent than the whites, and although the lows were lower, the highs were higher. This tasting confirmed that it’s still possible to buy genuinely excellent northern Rhône reds for under £30 in the UK. That being said, it’s virtually impossible to find any Cornas, Côte-Rôtie or Hermitage for under £30 a bottle these days, but ther ...