Wines made from Viognier grapes of Méditerranée
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Méditerranée.
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 Vin de Pays
Méditérranée is a PGI title that covers wines produced in a large area of the South-eastern coast of France, roughly corresponding to the wine region of Provence but also including Part of the Rhône Valley. The PGI shares its territory with multiple AOC appellations as varied as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bandol and Côtes de Provence. The PGI Méditérranée catchment area extends over 10 departments (including the two on the island of Corsica), as well as smaller parts of the Isère, Loire and Rhône departments. Viticulture is essential to the culture and economy of this part of France.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 5% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 5% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 5% of Viognier
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 4% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Viognier
- MelonPresent in 2% of Viognier
- CreamPresent in 2% of Viognier
- TangerinePresent in 1% of Viognier
- OrangePresent in 1% of Viognier
- Green applePresent in 1% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 1% of Viognier
- LemonPresent in 1% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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