Wines made from Petit Manseng grapes of Tuscany
Discover the best wines made with Petit Manseng as a single variety or as a blend of Tuscany.
More informations about the variety Petit Manseng
Petit Manseng is a white grape variety of Pyrenean origin. Its small berries have a hard, well-ventilated skin, which allows Petit Manseng to resist grey rot. On the other hand, this variety is very sensitive to noble rot, which concentrates the aromas and makes it possible to produce remarkable sweet wines with flavours of exotic fruits, grapefruit, honey, gingerbread, etc. Rich in alcohol and acidity, these wines are very well balanced and very fine. petit manseng also produces fruity dry white wines. It is also used in the AOC Béarn, Jurançon, Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh, Tursan...
More informations about the region of Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
What are the typical flavors of the Petit Manseng grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Petit Manseng
- EarthPresent in 6% of Petit Manseng
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Petit Manseng
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Petit Manseng
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Petit Manseng
- OakPresent in 4% of Petit Manseng
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Petit Manseng
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Petit Manseng
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Petit Manseng
- FloralPresent in 2% of Petit Manseng
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- CaramelPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- RaisinPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- ToffeePresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- Dried apricotPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- Orange peelPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng