Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Arizona
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Arizona.
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 Arizona
Arizona is located in the extreme Southwestern corner of the United States of America, bordered by Mexico to the south and southern California to the west. It covers 300,000 km² (114,000 square miles) between latitudes 31°N and 36°N. The main varieties used to make Arizona wines are Syrah, Viognier, Muscat and, of course, the ubiquitous Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. They do best in cooler regions, especially in the southwest.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc