Wines made from Seyval blanc grapes of Wisconsin
Discover the best wines made with Seyval blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a Midwestern state located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. Although wine making dates back to the mid-19th century, Wisconsin's wine industry is small and focuses primarily on cold-hardy Hybrid varieties developed specifically for the colder Climates of the Northern half of North America. Valiant, Edelweiss, La Crosse and Frontenac are among the most widely planted varieties in Wisconsin vineyards. Wisconsin covers 170,000 km², between latitudes 42°N and 47°N.
What are the typical flavors of the Seyval blanc grape variety?
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Seyval blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Seyval blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Seyval blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc
- FloralPresent in 1% of Seyval blanc