Wines made from Viognier grapes of Niagara Peninsula
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Niagara Peninsula.
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 Ontario
Niagara Peninsula is the largest and most productive viticultural area in Canada, located on the Southern shores of Lake Ontario. It stretches roughly 55km (35 miles) between the eastern limits of Hamilton city in the west and the left bank of the Niagara River as it flows into Lake Ontario. The VQA covers over 13,000 acres (5,200 hectares) oand produces mainly cool Climate varieties such as Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. It also produces a large Volume of ice wine.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 9% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 8% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 7% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Viognier