Wines made from Colombard grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 43% of Colombard
- Citrus fruitPresent in 42% of Colombard
- Tropical fruitPresent in 38% of Colombard
- EarthPresent in 25% of Colombard
- MicrobioPresent in 23% of Colombard
- VegetalPresent in 19% of Colombard
- OakPresent in 17% of Colombard
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Colombard
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Colombard
- FloralPresent in 7% of Colombard
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Colombard
- PeachPresent in 4% of Colombard
- PearPresent in 4% of Colombard
- ApplesPresent in 4% of Colombard
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Colombard
- CreamPresent in 4% of Colombard
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Colombard
- OrangePresent in 3% of Colombard
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Colombard
- LemonPresent in 3% of Colombard
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