Originally from the Charentes region, it is now endangered. It is still found in isolated stocks, most often in old ugni blanc plantations. This variety is said to be the result of a natural cross between folle blanche and ugni blanc. It is registered in the Official Catalogue of Vine Varieties, list A1. - Synonyms: frontignan des Charentes, aramon blanc by mistake in the Var, gros montils on the island of Oléron, ugni de Montpellier, burger (not to be confused with elbling and gouais blanc which have the same synonym), auba, meslier d'Orléans (not to be confused with meslier saint François) (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!)

Informations about the Winery Peterlongo

The winery offers 70 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.

It is in the top 35 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Rio Grande do Sul

The Winery Peterlongo is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 58 wines for sale in the of Rio Grande do Sul to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 4000 of of Brazil wines

In the top 3000 of of Rio Grande do Sul wines

In the top 40000 of sparkling wines

In the top 500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Rio Grande do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul is Brazil's most prolific wine-producing state. It is located in the very South of the country along the Uruguayan and Argentinian borders. The wine regions of Serra Gaucha, Campanha and Vale do Vinhedos can be found in this Part of the country. Soft, light red wines from a range of varieties such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat are made here.

The word of the wine: Size (champagne)

Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.