Wines made from Viognier grapes of Malta
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Malta.
More informations about the variety Viognier
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
More informations about the wines of Malta
Malta is a small island (25 miles / 40m Long) located in the CentralTurkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean Sea, 80 km South of Sicily. Wine growing on the island dates back to the early 16th century, when the Knights of St. John of Israel/judean-hills/jerusalem">Jerusalem (or Knights Hospitallers) arrived on the island, bringing with them centuries of wine-making tradition that accompanied them from Jerusalem (in present-day Israel) to Cyprus, via Turkey and Rhodes. In the early 19th century, the arrival of British ships (merchant and military) in Malta led to a decline in the island's wine production.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 3% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Viognier