Wines made from Viognier grapes of South Africa - Page 5
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 29% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 17% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 14% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 14% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 14% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Viognier
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 1% of Viognier
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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