Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
More informations about the variety Roussanne
Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.
More informations about the wines of Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- OakPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- CreamPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- OakyPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- SmokePresent in 2% of Roussanne
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- FloralPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- PeachPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- ButterPresent in 1% of Roussanne