Wines made from Viognier grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- OakPresent in 98% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 97% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 92% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 89% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 85% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 76% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 71% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 66% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 65% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 63% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 39% of Viognier
- Dried fruitPresent in 34% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 33% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 19% of Viognier
- VanillaPresent in 17% of Viognier
- CreamPresent in 15% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 15% of Viognier
- ApplesPresent in 15% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 15% of Viognier
- StonePresent in 15% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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