Wines made from Seyval blanc grapes of Delaware
Discover the best wines made with Seyval blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Delaware.
More informations about the variety Seyval blanc
Lively, taut whites with a slender palate and fresh acidity, with aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers, pear and discreet herbal notes. Refreshing finish; best drunk young. A cold- and disease-resistant interspecific variety, it produces whites and sparkling wines in the UK (Kent, Sussex), Canada (Quebec, Ontario) and the northeastern US. French hybrid created by Bertille Seyve (Seyve-Villard 5-276).
More informations about the region of Delaware
Small mid-Atlantic American state with a temperate maritime climate between the Atlantic and Delaware Bay, long season of 199 days, draining sandy soils in the south. Delaware (indigenous white hybrid, named after the state) is the signature variety: aromatic with intense notes of fresh grape, ripe fruits and a honeyed touch, excellent as dry, sparkling and ice wine. Taut Chardonnay and Bordeaux varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot) in complement. Emerging robust hybrids.