Wines made from Viognier grapes of Thurgau
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Thurgau.
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
Wine canton of north-eastern German-speaking Switzerland on the shores of Lake Constance and the Rhine (~265 ha), cradle of Müller-Thurgau bred locally in 1882. Signature Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) dominant in red: fine and silky with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, sweet spices and a mineral touch, delicate tannins and lakeside freshness. Historic Müller-Thurgau as fruity white (light muscat, apple, flowers). Also lively Riesling-Silvaner.