Wines made from Viognier grapes of Virginia
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Virginia.
More informations about the variety Viognier
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.
More informations about the region of Virginia
Quality pole of the American east coast, unique signature in Viognier: ample, fragrant whites with notes of apricot, white peach, honey and flowers, silky on the palate. Cabernet Franc star in red, fine and fresh (raspberry, ripe pepper, spices). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, balanced Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc and native Norton. Humid continental climate tempered by the Appalachians, 8 AVAs (Monticello, Shenandoah).
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 48% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 30% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 26% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 25% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 21% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 19% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 12% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Viognier
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Viognier
- CreamPresent in 1% of Viognier
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 1% of Viognier
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Viognier
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Viognier
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Viognier
- PeachPresent in 1% of Viognier
- ButterPresent in 1% of Viognier
- Green applePresent in 1% of Viognier