Wines made from Roussanne grapes of South Africa - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Roussanne
- OakPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Roussanne
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Roussanne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- EarthPresent in 1% of Roussanne