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
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 Arizona
Emerging US Southwest state, high-altitude vineyards (1,370-1,580 m) on volcanic soils. Rhone and Mediterranean grapes are the stars: signature Syrah (blackberry, pepper, olive, violet, round tannins), fruity Grenache, dense sun-drenched Mourvedre. Also spicy Tempranillo and fruity Sangiovese. Aromatic Viognier (apricot, flowers) and deeply coloured Petite Sirah in whites.
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