Wines made from Madeleine angevine grapes of England
Discover the best wines made with Madeleine angevine as a single variety or as a blend of England.
More informations about the variety Madeleine angevine
Resulting from a sowing carried out in 1857 in Angers (Maine and Loire Valley) by Jean-Pierre Vibert and from 1863 marketed by the Moreau-Robert company. According to genetic analyses, this variety is the result of a cross between the royal madeleine and the blanc d'ambre. It has been used very often by hybridizers, the Csaba pearl being a good example. This variety is found in the United States (Washington), Germany and England, where it is vinified and its wine appreciated. - Synonymy: Angevine (for all the synonyms of the varieties, click here!).
More informations about the region of England
England, although more famous for gin and beer, has been producing wine since Roman Imperial times (100 – 400 AD). Historically the country has not been known for the quality of its winemaking, inhibited by its northerly latitude and resulting cool Climate. However the last decade or so has seen considerable progress and expansion, and increases in planting of noble Grape varieties. Significant chaptilzation to off-set the high Acidity of under-ripe grapes was once common practice but since the 1970s and particularly since the turn of the millennium natural sugar levels have increased in the Vineyard and wines have increased in quality and reputation.
What are the typical flavors of the Madeleine angevine grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 13% of Madeleine angevine
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Madeleine angevine
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Madeleine angevine
- EarthPresent in 4% of Madeleine angevine
- FloralPresent in 4% of Madeleine angevine
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Madeleine angevine