Wines made from Colombard grapes of Samaria
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of Samaria.
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 Samaria
The wine region of Samaria of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tishbi or the Domaine Tura produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Samaria are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Samaria often reveals types of flavors of citrus, pear or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or smoke.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Colombard
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Colombard