Wines made from Viognier grapes of Maldonado
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Maldonado.
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.
Southeastern Uruguayan department on the Atlantic front, cooling ocean breezes, ancient crystalline and quartz soils with signature minerality. Signature Tannat as red king: Atlantic version silkier and fruitier than Madiran — blackberry, black cherry, plum, cocoa, herbs, softened and integrated tannins, saline freshness. Taut and saline Albarino as star white (citrus, peach, sea spray) facing the ocean. Small volumes (~4.