Wines made from Ugni blanc grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Ugni blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
More informations about the variety Ugni blanc
Ugni blanc is a grape variety originating from Italy. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and small to medium sized grapes. Ugni blanc can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Armagnac, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Ugni blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Ugni blanc
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Ugni blanc
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Ugni blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Ugni blanc
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Ugni blanc
- LemonPresent in 1% of Ugni blanc
- OakPresent in 1% of Ugni blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Ugni blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Ugni blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Ugni blanc
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