Witte wijnRhône Valley, France
Viognier
A seductive, aromatic grape producing rich, full-bodied wines with intoxicating floral aromas. Nearly extinct in the 1960s, it has experienced a remarkable renaissance and is now grown worldwide.
BodyFull
ZuurgehalteLow
ZoetheidDry
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By 1965, there were only 8 hectares of Viognier left in the world. Today there are over 16,000 hectares globally.
👃 Proefnotities
Primaire smaken
PeachApricotTangerine
Secundaire smaken
VanillaCreamHoney
Aroma's
HoneysuckleOrange blossomJasmine
🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's
Condrieu
FranceThe historic home, produces the finest examples
Paso Robles
USARich, fruity California interpretation
Languedoc
FranceGreat value with southern warmth
Virginia
USAEmerging region with excellent results
🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties
Lobster in cream sauce
Thai green curry
Soft ripened cheeses
Roast pork
Moroccan tagine
🌡️ Serveertips
Temperatuur
10-13°C (50-55°F)
Glastype
Large white wine glass
⏳ Rijpingspotentieel
1-5 years (best young)