Wines made from Viognier grapes of Argolida
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Argolida.
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 Peloponnesos
The wine region of Argolida is located in the region of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Skouras produce mainly wines white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Argolida are Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Argolida often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, straw or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
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- PearPresent in 1% of Viognier
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- VanillaPresent in 1% of Viognier
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News about the grape variety Viognier
Gigondas to produce white wines
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Burns Night: Wines to match with haggis
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More must-taste wines selected by Decanter’s Regional Editors for DFWE NYC
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