Wines made from Seyval blanc grapes of England
Discover the best wines made with Seyval blanc as a single variety or as a blend of England.
More informations about the variety Seyval blanc
A relative of the Saint Pepin, this direct-producing hybrid is the result of an interspecific cross between 5656 Seibel and Ray d'Or (4986 Seibel) obtained in 1921 by the Seyve-Villard company, formerly based in Saint Vallier (Drôme). Seyval blanc is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A. It can be found in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia, South Africa, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Germany, Romania, Switzerland, etc. It is practically non-existent in France and is in danger of disappearing.
More informations about the region of England
England, although more famous for gin and beer, has been producing wine since Roman Imperial times (100 – 400 AD). Historically the country has not been known for the quality of its winemaking, inhibited by its northerly latitude and resulting cool Climate. However the last decade or so has seen considerable progress and expansion, and increases in planting of noble Grape varieties. Significant chaptilzation to off-set the high Acidity of under-ripe grapes was once common practice but since the 1970s and particularly since the turn of the millennium natural sugar levels have increased in the Vineyard and wines have increased in quality and reputation.
What are the typical flavors of the Seyval blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 19% of Seyval blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 18% of Seyval blanc
- EarthPresent in 9% of Seyval blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Seyval blanc
- OakPresent in 8% of Seyval blanc
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Seyval blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Seyval blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Seyval blanc
- FloralPresent in 4% of Seyval blanc
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Seyval blanc
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Seyval blanc
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- White pepperPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc