Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Priorat
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Priorat.
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 Priorat is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Álvaro Palacios or the Domaine Mas Doix produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Priorat are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Priorat often reveals types of flavors of cherry, espresso or hay and sometimes also flavors of straw, bay leaf or chamomile.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- OakyPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- ButterPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- StonePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- AlmondsPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- OilPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- White peachPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- CherryPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc