Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Ica
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Ica.
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.
Peruvian region ~300 km south of Lima on the Pacific coast, heart of Pisco. Dry desert climate, draining sandy soils, Andean irrigation. Signature Pisco as national eau-de-vie (no wood ageing) with fresh grape, white flowers, citrus, tropical fruits and muscat notes. Aromatic pisquera varieties (Italia, Moscatel, Albilla, Torontel) and non-aromatic (Quebranta, Negra Criolla, Mollar).