Wines made from Viognier grapes of Uco Valley
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Uco Valley.
More informations about the variety Viognier
White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of Mendoza
The Uco Valley (Valle de Uco) is a key winegrowing region of Mendoza, Argentina. An hour's drive South from the city of Mendoza, it is home to some of the region's most famous wines. Argentina's primary Grape variety of Malbec shines here, producing terroir-driven red wines with a distinctive Floral">floralAroma. Cabernet Franc is much less widely planted, but some great results have been achieved.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 2% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 1% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Viognier
- OilPresent in 1% of Viognier
- BananaPresent in 1% of Viognier
- MelonPresent in 1% of Viognier
- HazelnutPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PearPresent in 1% of Viognier
- StonePresent in 1% of Viognier
- LemonPresent in 1% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Viognier
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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