Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Shenandoah Valley
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Shenandoah Valley.
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 Virginia
AVA shared between Virginia and West Virginia between the Blue Ridge and the Appalachians, cool dry climate, calcareous soils rare in America. Cabernet Franc is the signature red king: peppery and fresh with raspberry, red cherry, green pepper, herbs and a graphite touch, fine tannins, elegant palate — Virginia's spearhead. Opulent star Viognier (apricot, peach, honey), ample Chardonnay, taut Riesling. Hybrids: fruity Chambourcin, deep Norton, lively Vidal Blanc.
What are the typical flavors of the Roussanne grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Roussanne
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Roussanne