Wines made from Marsanne grapes of Émilie-Romagne
Discover the best wines made with Marsanne as a single variety or as a blend of Émilie-Romagne.
More informations about the variety Marsanne
Marsanne is a white grape variety that originated in Montélimar in the Drôme, several centuries ago. Marsanne is also found in Cassis, Savoie, Languedoc-Roussillon and Saint-Péray in the Ardèche, where it produces remarkable sparkling wines. The warm, sunny climate of the Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence, as well as the dry, stony soil, are ideal conditions for its development. Its bunches are quite large and provide small, juicy berries that are sensitive to grey rot and strong winds. These two grape varieties complement each other perfectly: together they give light wines with little acidity, aromas of yellow fruit, white fruit and flowers with notes of honey and liquorice. This is for example what the appellations Saint-Péray, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône, Corbières, or Cassis express... which represent about 700 hectares.
More informations about the region of Émilie-Romagne
Romagna/emilia">Emilia-Romagna is a Rich and fertile region in Northern Italy, and one of the country's most prolific wine-producing regions, with over 58,000 hectares (143,320 acres) of vines in 2010. It is 240 kilometers (150 miles) wide and stretches across almost the entire northern Italian peninsula, sandwiched between Tuscany to the South, Lombardy and Veneto to the north and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Nine miles of Liguria is all that separates Emilia-Romagna from the Ligurian Sea, and its uniqueness as the only Italian region with both an east and west coast. Emilia-Romagna's wine-growing heritage dates back to the seventh century BC, making it one of the oldest wine-growing regions in Italy.
What are the typical flavors of the Marsanne grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Marsanne
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Marsanne
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Marsanne
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- EarthPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- FloralPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- Orange peelPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- OakPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- PeachPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Marsanne
- StonePresent in 3% of Marsanne
- OrangePresent in 3% of Marsanne
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Marsanne
News about the grape variety Marsanne
Walls: top northern Rhône whites under £30
Find Matt Walls’ 22 top-value northern Rhône whites below, and look out for his top 52 northern Rhône reds under £30 which will be published on 11th October. The northern Rhône produces just 5% of the total volume made in the broader Rhône Valley growing area. As demand for these wines increases, it’s not surprising to see prices ticking up. But it’s still possible to find some excellent wines retailing under £30 a bottle in the UK. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for 22 great val ...
The best sites in the Rhône Valley for red and white wines
As one of the largest wine making regions in the world, it is not surprising that the Rhône Valley is home to some exceptional wines and when it comes to deciding on which place to visit, you are spoilt for choice. If you’re thinking of taking a trip, we have listed a few of our favourite village/vineyard sites to help you have an unforgettable experience, while sampling the finest wines. Top vineyard sites for red wines The Southern Rhône produces a wide range of premium wines, with red ...
Gigondas to produce white wines
At a national committee meeting held on Thursday 8th September, members of the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) voted unanimously to ratify the change to the appellation guidelines to allow white wines into AP Gigondas. A working group of growers and négociants has been pursuing the amendment for 11 years. The amendment states that white Gigondas must contain a minimum 70% Clairette. Other permitted varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blan ...