Wines made from Viognier grapes of Península de Setúbal
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Península de Setúbal.
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 Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Viognier
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 1% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Viognier
- CherryPresent in 1% of Viognier
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Viognier
- LemonPresent in 1% of Viognier
- LimePresent in 1% of Viognier
- Green applePresent in 1% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 1% of Viognier
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Viognier
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
Walls: top northern Rhône whites under £30
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Andrew Jefford: ‘Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?’
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Gigondas to produce white wines
At a national committee meeting held on Thursday 8th September, members of the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) voted unanimously to ratify the change to the appellation guidelines to allow white wines into AP Gigondas. A working group of growers and négociants has been pursuing the amendment for 11 years. The amendment states that white Gigondas must contain a minimum 70% Clairette. Other permitted varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blan ...