Wines made from Manseng grapes
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More informations about the variety Manseng
Manseng noir is a grape variety that originated in France (South West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by bunches of medium to large size, and grapes of small to medium size. Manseng noir can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon.
What are the typical flavors of the Manseng grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 22% of Manseng
- EarthPresent in 20% of Manseng
- Citrus fruitPresent in 20% of Manseng
- OakPresent in 15% of Manseng
- Tropical fruitPresent in 13% of Manseng
- CitrusPresent in 13% of Manseng
- SpicesPresent in 13% of Manseng
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Manseng
- MicrobioPresent in 12% of Manseng
- PeachPresent in 10% of Manseng
- ApricotPresent in 10% of Manseng
- GrapefruitPresent in 9% of Manseng
- VegetalPresent in 9% of Manseng
- ApplesPresent in 8% of Manseng
- MineralityPresent in 8% of Manseng
- HoneyPresent in 8% of Manseng
- Green applePresent in 7% of Manseng
- PineapplePresent in 7% of Manseng
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Manseng
- PearPresent in 7% of Manseng
News about the grape variety Manseng
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