Wines made from Viognier grapes of Langhe
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Langhe.
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 Piémont
The wine region of Langhe is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. We currently count 1082 estates and châteaux in the of Langhe, producing 2506 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Langhe go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 5% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 3% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 3% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Viognier
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Viognier
- AcaciaPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Orange peelPresent in 1% of Viognier
- OilPresent in 1% of Viognier
- SagePresent in 1% of Viognier
- StrawPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Viognier
- CreamPresent in 1% of Viognier
- MintPresent in 1% of Viognier
- StonePresent in 1% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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