Wines made from Ortega grapes of Kent
Discover the best wines made with Ortega as a single variety or as a blend of Kent.
More informations about the variety Ortega
An intraspecific cross between Müller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe obtained in 1948 by Hans Breider (1908-1960) at the Bavarian Research Station for Viticulture and Horticulture in Veitsnöchheim (Germany). Almost unknown in France, it can be found in Germany, Belgium, England, the United States and Canada. Its early maturity and muscatel taste have sometimes led to it being offered as a table grape on market stalls.
More informations about the region of England
The wine region of Kent is located in the region of England of United Kingdom. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Chapel Down or the Domaine Chapel Down produce mainly wines sparkling, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Kent are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Ortega, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Kent often reveals types of flavors of apples, nectarine or toasted bread and sometimes also flavors of white pepper, chocolate or vanilla.
What are the typical flavors of the Ortega grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Ortega
- Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Ortega
- EarthPresent in 5% of Ortega
- FloralPresent in 4% of Ortega
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Ortega
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Ortega
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Ortega
- OakPresent in 2% of Ortega
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Ortega