Wines made from Viognier grapes of Bekaa Valley
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Bekaa Valley.
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 Bekaa Valley
The Bekaa Valley is the heartland of modern Lebanese wine. Almost 90 percent of Lebanon's wine is made here, as is a respectable proportion of its Arak, the anise-flavored spirit that remains the nation's favorite alcoholic drink. The original Bekaa Valley Vineyards were planted with Cinsaut, which was subsequently joined by other French vine varieties. Most of these remain in Lebanon’s vinicultural makeup today: red Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and white Ugni Blanc, Clairette and Chardonnay.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- OakPresent in 11% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 10% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 10% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 8% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 3% of Viognier
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Viognier
- MangoPresent in 2% of Viognier
- MelonPresent in 2% of Viognier
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Viognier
- GrassPresent in 2% of Viognier
- PearPresent in 2% of Viognier
- LemonPresent in 2% of Viognier
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