Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Ukraine
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Ukraine.
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 wines of Ukraine
Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe (the second largest on the European continent, after Russia) bordering Poland to the west, Russia to the east and the Black Sea to the South. By 2014, the Ukrainian wine industry had become a major player in Eastern Europe. But that year, Crimea came under the control of Russia. There are several small wine regions in the country, which contribute to the production.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc