Wines made from Viognier grapes of Russia
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Russia.
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 Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world, covering over 17 million square kilometers (6. 5 million square miles). It also spans 143 degrees of longitude (27-170°E) and 41 degrees of latitude (41-82°N). Only the southernmost lands of the country are capable of supporting quality viticulture.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 5% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 5% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Viognier
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Viognier
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PearPresent in 1% of Viognier
- StrawPresent in 1% of Viognier
- NectarinePresent in 1% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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