Wines made from Viognier grapes of South Africa - Page 4
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?
- Tree fruitPresent in 42% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 34% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 29% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 28% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 19% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 19% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 14% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Viognier
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 2% of Viognier
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Viognier
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PepperPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 1% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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