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.

Wine made from Chenin blanc grape variety>Spain >Catalogne >Penedès
1Winery Can Ràfols dels Caus - La CalmaLa CalmaWinery Can Ràfols dels CausNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
2Winery Can Ràfols dels Caus - Gran Caus BlancGran Caus BlancWinery Can Ràfols dels CausNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
3Winery La Caperucita Verde - SomiatruitesSomiatruitesWinery La Caperucita VerdeNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
4Winery La Caperucita Verde - Mas Suau BlancoMas Suau BlancoWinery La Caperucita VerdeNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0Note - 0
5Winery La Caperucita Verde - Llop Vi EcològicLlop Vi EcològicWinery La Caperucita VerdeNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
6Winery Lacrima Baccus - Sí BlancoSí BlancoWinery Lacrima BaccusNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0Note - 0

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 Catalogne

The wine region of Penedès is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Parés Baltà or the Domaine Enric Soler produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Penedès are Xarello, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Penedès often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red cherry or bergamot and sometimes also flavors of chamomile, earl grey tea or eucalyptus.

What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?

  • PineapplePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
  • OakyPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
  • HoneyPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
  • PearPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
  • LemonPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
  • MineralityPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
  • LimePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
  • PeachPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
  • ApplesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
  • SmokePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc

Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc of Penedès