Wines made from Viognier grapes of Alentejano
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Alentejano.
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 Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 28% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 27% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 26% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 25% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 17% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 17% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 15% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 13% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 4% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 4% of Viognier
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Viognier
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 3% of Viognier
- LemonPresent in 2% of Viognier
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Viognier
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Viognier
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