Wines made from Seyval blanc grapes of Middleburg Virginia
Discover the best wines made with Seyval blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Middleburg Virginia.
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 Virginia
AVA in the Northern Virginia Piedmont (Fauquier, Loudoun counties), 80 km from Washington DC, granite-gneiss subsoil, elevations 140–170 m. Cabernet Franc is the signature red: spiced and elegant with raspberry, red cherry, green pepper, herbs and a cedary note, fine tannins and preserved freshness. Viognier is the signature white (apricot, peach, white flowers) — ample and floral. Native Norton is rustic; Bordeaux blends complement.
What are the typical flavors of the Seyval blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Seyval blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Seyval blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc