Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Montecarlo
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Montecarlo.
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.
Tuscan DOC (1969) on hills north-east of Lucca between the Apennines and Mediterranean, varied soils, temperate climate. Original Bianco blending Trebbiano (40-60%) with Sémillon, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Vermentino, Sauvignon and Roussanne: dry and delicate with citrus, white flowers, apple and mineral hints, fine balance — rare international blend in Tuscany. Sangiovese-led Rosso (50-75%) with Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Cabernet: bright ruby, fruity and sapid.