Wines made from Folle blanche grapes of France
Discover the best wines made with Folle blanche as a single variety or as a blend of France.
More informations about the variety Folle blanche
As its name suggests, the folle blanche is a white grape variety. Originally from the west of France, it was used to make Cognac and Armagnac brandies as early as the 17th century and was renowned for its finesse and fragrant nose. Replaced by Ugni Blanc following the phylloxera invasion, the folle blanche is now grown in small quantities. It is a grape variety with juicy, sweet, medium-sized bunches and berries with a white/green skin. Its worst enemy is grey rot. As it is an early variety and its buds come out early, it is particularly afraid of spring frosts. It likes short pruning, a method that limits the production of grapes but increases their quality. It also prefers mineral-rich soils, and its vineyards cover about 3,000 hectares. It is used in the production of the AOC Gros-plant du Pays nantais to produce a lively white wine with little alcohol but marked acidity.
More informations about the wines of France
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.
What are the typical flavors of the Folle blanche grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 23% of Folle blanche
- Tree fruitPresent in 21% of Folle blanche
- EarthPresent in 17% of Folle blanche
- MicrobioPresent in 16% of Folle blanche
- CitrusPresent in 12% of Folle blanche
- LemonPresent in 11% of Folle blanche
- OakPresent in 10% of Folle blanche
- ApplesPresent in 9% of Folle blanche
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Folle blanche
- Tropical fruitPresent in 7% of Folle blanche
- MineralityPresent in 7% of Folle blanche
- PearPresent in 7% of Folle blanche
- Green applePresent in 6% of Folle blanche
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Folle blanche
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Folle blanche
- HoneyPresent in 5% of Folle blanche
- StonePresent in 5% of Folle blanche
- CreamPresent in 5% of Folle blanche
- GrapefruitPresent in 4% of Folle blanche
- PeachPresent in 4% of Folle blanche
News about the grape variety Folle blanche
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