Wines made from Viognier grapes of Shamakha
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Shamakha.
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
Historic wine region of Azerbaijani Shirvan (Caucasus, alt. 700-800 m, tempered by the Caspian), birthplace of Madrasa. Native Madrasa (grown since the 15th c. in its namesake village) signature in deep royal red: intense pomegranate, black cherry, blackberry, plum and a refined Caucasian spiced-balsamic note, deep ruby robe.