Wines made from Viognier grapes of Lebanon
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Lebanon.
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 wines of Lebanon
Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country with an ancient wine culture that has experienced a renaissance in recent decades. In 2011, about six million bottles of Lebanese wine were produced from 2000 hectares (5000 acres) of Vineyards. Modern Lebanese viticulture has moved inland from the ancient Phoenician port cities to the fertile Bekaa Valley. There are also a handful of vineyards near Jezzine, a few kilometres from the Southern end of the Bekaa, just inland from Sidon.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 16% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 15% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 15% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 13% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 11% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 8% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 5% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 5% of Viognier
- PineapplePresent in 4% of Viognier
- CreamPresent in 4% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 4% of Viognier
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Viognier
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 4% of Viognier
- LemonPresent in 4% of Viognier