Wines made from Viognier grapes of Negev
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Negev.
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 Negev
Negev desert wine region of southern Israel is one of the warmest and driest Vineyard areas in the world. It Lies at a latitude of between 31 and 29 degrees North, on the fringes of the Syrian Desert. For a northern hemisphere wine region, this is remarkably close to the equator; just a few degrees closer and it would be deemed a tropical wine region. Negev only receives about 100mm (4 inches) of rain per year, much of which disappears in flash floods.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 2% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 1% of Viognier