In 1965 only a modest eight acres of Viognier (pronounced Vee-on-yay) grape existed in its designation of North Rhone Condrieu home. Surprising, since some believe that the grapes have been grown here since at least 2000 years, probably transported to the Rhone from its birthplace in Dalmatia by the Romans.
Since 1965, the grape and wine has increased in popularity and in its price class. The first climb was the exclusive use of 20 hectares in 1986, 40 gradually processHectares in 1990, 80 hectares in 1995, but rising to 108 hectares in 2000. But still, this is only allowed more than half of the 200 hectares for the cultivation of Condrieu in the northern end of the Northern Rhone.
It consists of seven communities on the steep terraced hills where Viognier is the only variety in this designation exclusively dedicated to white wine Located allowed. Each bottle of Condrieu Viognier completely. Some say that the low yields, difficult growingTerms and late harvest, the extraordinary, concentrated flavors of Condrieu help ensure that the prices of over $ 40 per bottle.
Regulations limit the maximum yield at a low 30 hl / ha allowed, although this last 20-25 years, yields on average only managed to reach 15 hl / ha
In 1990, growers in other parts of the river and further a field in France has seen a growing interest in Viognier. First, the grapes were grown atMixed with other white and red wines of extra characters to bring the known varieties and soften the wines of Côte Rôtie Shiraz.
It can be temperamental, but it is certainly versatile. Now, it has increasingly become in its own right extension of the spectrum of pure Viognier wines on the shelves. And 'the rapid increase in Viognier plantings in California and Australia, which contributed to the wine must be pushed on the world stage.
Before 1990, there were few vineyardsCalifornia - today there are about 800 hectares devoted to vineyards. The first vines were introduced in early 1980 in Calera, however, have been planted since 1990 are generally due to the massive demand from Americans. It 'been called a cult wine in the U.S. and tightened accordingly relatively high prices ($ 20 - $ 40 per bottle), plus the quality of some wines.
Have been experimenting with the combination of Viognier Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Colombard.
InAustralia has more than 200 hectares in South Australia and the only cultivated in the area in Victoria. Alcohol content of Australian wines tend to be about 13% + high. Other parts of the world are showing interest are Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and Japan.
Viognier is a very difficult grape to cultivate. And 'subject to mildew, produces notoriously low and unpredictable yields, and must be harvested at full ripeness. If you pickedtoo soon, is contrary to his many aromas and flavors develop classic. But despite or perhaps because of this uncertainty, has the most amazing clear, golden yellow color and the scent of flowers and fruits at their freshest. Many say, surprised by the flavor, color and nose hinting at something, taste sweet, but is actually a variety of nuances in the mouth and then dried. In recognition of drought surprised not miss this for the few bottles of winelate harvest dessert wine, the flight from places like Condrieu.
Although not require low acidity to achieve a balance Viognier heavy oaking, some judicious use of oak to enhance the overall taste. Oz Clarke describes this as "wine only powerless .. wine that oozed sex and sensuality." It 'best for its apricot, peach and spice flavors, along with high alcohol (often well-known mark 13:00%) and low acidity.
Like many white wines, it is usuallydrunk young, though, the classic northern Rhone Viognier (and increasingly also develop wines oldest vineyards in California and Australia) and much more. Condrieu has been called "the most expensive wine drinking early in the world." But with all this talk of as young wines, we must not forget that a growing number of late harvest dessert wines that last much longer.
You can drink a lot of food, or none. TestMatching with spicy Thai food, Chinese take-away, Mexican food, medium-strong cheese and salty, strong taste of fish, pork, chicken and fresh fruit.
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