Wines made from Colombard grapes of United States
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of United States.
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 United States
The United States has confidently come of age as one of the world's leading wine-producing nations. Their reputation may be based on the world-famous Napa and Sonoma, but the U. S. is home to countless lesser-known wine regions that produce world-class wines (obvious examples are Oregon's Willamette Valley and New York's Finger Lakes).
What are the typical flavors of the Colombard grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 45% of Colombard
- Citrus fruitPresent in 44% of Colombard
- MicrobioPresent in 26% of Colombard
- EarthPresent in 26% of Colombard
- OakPresent in 19% of Colombard
- Tropical fruitPresent in 17% of Colombard
- Red fruitPresent in 11% of Colombard
- Non oakPresent in 11% of Colombard
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Colombard
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Colombard
- FloralPresent in 5% of Colombard
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Colombard
- PearPresent in 3% of Colombard
- MelonPresent in 3% of Colombard
- Green applePresent in 3% of Colombard
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Colombard
- LemonPresent in 2% of Colombard
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Colombard
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Colombard
- PeachPresent in 2% of Colombard
News about the grape variety Colombard
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