Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Conca de Barberà
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Conca de Barberà.
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.
Catalan DOP north of Tarragona between mountains, Mediterranean climate with hot summers. Signature Trepat native exclusive to the zone: indulgent rosés and fine reds with notes of wild strawberry, red cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, violet and floral touch, fine tannins and elegant palate — qualitative revival over 20 years. Macabeu and Parellada in lively whites (base of local Cava). Supple Tempranillo (Ull de Llebre), fruity Garnacha, firm Cabernet.