Wines made from Viognier grapes of Toscane
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Toscane.
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 Toscane
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 38% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 31% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 26% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 21% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 19% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 16% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 12% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 12% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 9% of Viognier
- ApplesPresent in 6% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 5% of Viognier
- Green applePresent in 5% of Viognier
- PearPresent in 5% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- CreamPresent in 4% of Viognier
- ButterPresent in 4% of Viognier
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Viognier
- LemonPresent in 4% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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