Wines made from Viognier grapes of Central Valley
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Central Valley.
More informations about the variety Viognier
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.
More informations about the region of Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 18% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 17% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 11% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 10% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 9% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Viognier
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Green applePresent in 1% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier