Wines made from Viognier grapes of Orvieto
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Orvieto.
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 Ombrie
The wine region of Orvieto is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antinori or the Domaine Barberani produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orvieto are Verdelho, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orvieto often reveals types of flavors of honey, straw or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, oaky or smoke.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Viognier
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