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
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 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