Wines made from Colombard grapes of Galilee
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of Galilee.
More informations about the variety Colombard
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
More informations about the region of Galilee
Galilee is an administrative and wine region in Northern Israel. Its name is perhaps most widely recognized in the context of Lake Galilee, via its associations with the Bible, but it is now steadily becoming known as a wine region. 'Water into wine' is not a New theme for the Galilee region as the story of the wedding at Cana, in which Jesus turns water into wine, is widely thought to have its origins here. The Galilee (Galil in Hebrew) is located in the northern most reach of the couunty, with Golan Heights to the east and the Coastal Plains to the west.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 12% of Colombard
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Colombard
- Tropical fruitPresent in 7% of Colombard
- EarthPresent in 3% of Colombard
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Colombard
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Colombard
- PearPresent in 2% of Colombard
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Colombard
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Colombard
- PeachPresent in 1% of Colombard
- LycheePresent in 1% of Colombard
- Yellow applePresent in 1% of Colombard
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Colombard
- OakPresent in 1% of Colombard
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Colombard
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Colombard
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Colombard
- GrassPresent in 1% of Colombard