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
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 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
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 13% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 12% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 11% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 10% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 8% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 4% of Viognier
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 4% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- PineapplePresent in 3% of Viognier
- TropicalPresent in 3% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 3% of Viognier
- ButterPresent in 3% of Viognier