Wines made from Viognier grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
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 wines of Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 18% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 17% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 14% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 13% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 12% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 11% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 10% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 8% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 4% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 4% of Viognier
- PineapplePresent in 3% of Viognier
- MelonPresent in 3% of Viognier
- TropicalPresent in 3% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Viognier
- PearPresent in 3% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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