Wines made from Clairette grapes of Bangalore
Discover the best wines made with Clairette as a single variety or as a blend of Bangalore.
Vibrant and fresh rosés and clairets with a pale robe and tender mouth, featuring aromas of white flowers, citrus, fennel and delicate anise notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. A pink-skinned mutation of clairette blanche, occasionally blended into Provençal and Languedoc rosés. Clairette blanche signs Clairette de Die, Clairette du Languedoc AOC and enters Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites. Native southern French grape.
Karnataka region (southern India) around Nandi Hills, vineyards at altitude up to 1,000 m offsetting tropical latitude (13°N), gravel-limestone-gneiss soils, monsoon June-Sept. Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc are local signatures: firm, spicy Cabernet (blackcurrant, plum, pepper) and tropical, lively Sauvignon Blanc (passion fruit, citrus, herbs). Sunny Shiraz, floral Viognier, Chenin Blanc and fresh Chardonnay. Grover Zampa is the Indian pioneer (1988).