Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Penedès
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Penedès.
More informations about the variety Chenin blanc
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.
More informations about the region of Catalogne
Historic cradle of Cava (95% of Spanish output, centred on Sant Sadurní d'Anoia): traditional-method sparklers, convivial and brioche-like. Indigenous trilogy: signature Xarel-lo (body, herbaceous and almondy notes), Macabeo (apple, freshness), Parellada (floral elegance). Still wines ~80% white from the same grapes, straight and accessible. Also sunny Garnacha, Cabernet and Pinot Noir.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- OakyPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- SmokePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- LimePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- FennelPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc