Wines made from Viognier grapes of Galilee
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Galilee.
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 Galilee
Galilee is an administrative and wine region in Northern Israel. Its name is perhaps most widely recognized in the context of Lake Galilee, via its associations with the Bible, but it is now steadily becoming known as a wine region. 'Water into wine' is not a New theme for the Galilee region as the story of the wedding at Cana, in which Jesus turns water into wine, is widely thought to have its origins here. The Galilee (Galil in Hebrew) is located in the northern most reach of the couunty, with Golan Heights to the east and the Coastal Plains to the west.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 10% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 9% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 8% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 3% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Viognier
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Viognier
- OilPresent in 1% of Viognier
- GuavaPresent in 1% of Viognier
- MelonPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PearPresent in 1% of Viognier
- GrassPresent in 1% of Viognier
- OrangePresent in 1% of Viognier
- StonePresent in 1% of Viognier
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