Wines made from Viognier grapes of Casa del Blanco
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Casa del Blanco.
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 Castille
The wine region of Casa del Blanco is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pago Casa del Blanco or the Domaine Bosque de Matasnos produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Casa del Blanco are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Casa del Blanco often reveals types of flavors of oaky, tree fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, spices or red fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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 ...
Burns Night: Wines to match with haggis
Ideas for pairing wines with haggis on Burns Night: Syrah / Shiraz Shiraz-Grenache blends Viognier Beaujolais Cru (Gamay) German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Chilean País There are a few different avenues to explore if you’re looking to pair wines with haggis, which sees its star quality celebrated at Burns Night supper with the traditional reading of Robert Burns’ poem, ‘Address to a Haggis‘. Made well, and from a quality source, haggis offers a rich combination of meaty ...
Boela Gerber to take over at Virginia’s Southwest Mountains Vineyards
Boela Gerber is heading to the United States for a new adventure in the heart of the Monticello AVA in Charlottesville, Virginia. He will be taking over as the winemaker at Southwest Mountains Vineyards, a new winery located in the Keswick area of Albemarle County. Chardonnay, Petit Verdot, Viognier, Petit Manseng, Grüner Veltliner, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are among the varietals being produced there. It marks an exciting new chapter for Gerber, who took over as winemaker at Groot Constantia i ...