Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Crete
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Crete.
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 region of Crete
Largest Greek island and 2nd national wine region, millennia-old Minoan heritage. Signature native Vidiano in whites, rediscovered jewel: ample, expressive with signature apricot, yellow peach, white flowers, honey, tropical fruit and a mineral touch, round and long palate. Also fresh lemony Vilana, rare Plyto and Thrapsathiri. Liatiko reds (most planted) supple with cherry, dried herbs and spice; fruity Kotsifali, tannic Mandilari.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- OakPresent 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
- EarthPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- Tree fruitPresent 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