Wines made from Viognier grapes of Aegean
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Aegean.
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 Aegean
The Aegean wine region Lies in the western Part of Turkey, on the end of the Anatolian peninsula, facing the Aegean Sea and the Greek Islands. It accounts for over half of all wine produced in the country. The Climate is typically Mediterranean with hot summers and mild winters. Coastal vineyards are often at an altitude of around 150 meters, and have the most pronounced maritime influences.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 3% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 2% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
News about the grape variety Viognier
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