Wines made from Viognier grapes of Monticello
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Monticello.
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
Central Virginia AVA around Charlottesville, wine land dreamed by Thomas Jefferson from 1770. Cabernet Franc signature red: elegant and fresh with signature notes of red cherry, raspberry, bell pepper, fresh herbs, spice and peppery touch, fine tannins and thirst-quenching mouth — local reference. Viognier as Virginia's signature white (apricot, honey, flowers), dense Petit Verdot, taut Petit Manseng, ample Chardonnay. Blue Ridge Piedmont soils.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 20% of Viognier
- OakPresent in 14% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 12% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 11% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 11% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 8% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Viognier