Wines made from Vidal blanc grapes of Monticello
Discover the best wines made with Vidal blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Monticello.
More informations about the variety Vidal blanc
An interspecific cross obtained by Jean-Louis Vidal, between Ugni Blanc and 4986 Seibel or Golden Ray, its foliage reminiscent of that of Ugni Blanc. It can be found in the United States and Canada, but is little known in France.
More informations about the region of Virginia
The wine region of Monticello is located in the region of Virginia of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jefferson Vineyards or the Domaine Jefferson Vineyards produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Monticello are Cabernet franc, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Monticello often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Vidal blanc grape variety?
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Vidal blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Vidal blanc
- FloralPresent in 2% of Vidal blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Vidal blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Vidal blanc
- OakPresent in 1% of Vidal blanc
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