Wines made from Viognier grapes of Uruguay
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Uruguay.
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 wines of Uruguay
Uruguay is the fourth largest wine producing country in Chile/south-region">South America. Wine Grapes have been grown here for more than 250 years, although commercial viticulture only began in the second half of the 19th century, about two centuries after Chile and Argentina. In recent decades, Uruguayan wine has quietly and steadily emerged on the world wine market, not as dramatically as that of its larger neighbors, but with a promising Balance and confidence. No summary of Uruguayan wine is complete without mentioning Tannat, the robust, Tannic red wine that has played a key role in the country's rise to prominence.
What are the typical flavors of the Viognier grape variety?
- OakPresent in 9% of Viognier
- EarthPresent in 8% of Viognier
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Viognier
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Viognier
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Viognier
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Viognier
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Viognier
- CreamPresent in 3% of Viognier
- OakyPresent in 3% of Viognier
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Viognier
- FloralPresent in 3% of Viognier
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Viognier
- ButterPresent in 2% of Viognier
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Viognier
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Viognier
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Viognier
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Viognier
- CoconutPresent in 1% of Viognier
- CheesePresent in 1% of Viognier
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Viognier