Unknown variety in Spain, although with great potential for our country. Defined as the white variety for red drinkers… Viognier is a long cycle variety that is well suited to hot climates.
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1- Viognier
The Viognier grape is a white wine variety originally from France, from the northern area of the Rhône.
It is cultivated in several countries of the European Union such as Austria, Greece, Malta, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
2- Characteristics of the bunches
– Compact bunch.
– Small size.
– Peduncle visible and little lignified.
3- Berries of the Viognier grape.
– Grapes have small berries.
– The berries are round, spherical.
4- Time of sprouting and maturation
– First season, early budding.
– Middle-early ripening period.
5- Agricultural adaptation of the strain
– Due to its early budding, it is slightly sensitive to spring frosts .
– It is a bit sensitive to the wind , so it must be ridden on trellises.
– It must be pruned with moderate long pruning .
– It is usually planted with a fairly high planting density, depending on the area between 4,000 and 6,000 vines per hectare.
– It adapts very well to acid soils .
– Well adapted to humid climates .
– Prefers deep soils, but not excessively fertile.
– Sensitive to extreme drought .
– It is quite resistant to pests and diseases.
– It does not present any particular sensitivity to any disease.
– Difficult to grow, low production and very late maturing.
6- Oenological potential of Viognier wine.
– It allows making very aromatic wines reminiscent of apricot, peach … these are complex, powerful and high quality wines.
– This variety has a potential for high sugar accumulation, with an alcoholic strength of around 13 degrees, but its wines lack a bit of acidity.
– Soft wines with floral aromas , with a silky texture due to its high glycerin content, and a golden-yellow color that invite you to drink them young.
– In overripe vintages, its wines are suitable for barrel aging.
7- Cata of the viognier wine.
Visual phase
Soft, bright and transparent yellow color.
Olfactory phase, aromas of viognier
On the nose it is complex, with a predominance of tropical fruit (pineapple, mango) and aromatic herbs.
Taste Phase
In the mouth it is tasty, fresh and lively. It has a powerful entry with pleasant aromas of ripe fruits followed by a long, clean and extraordinarily fresh finish.
8- The viognier in Spain.
The grape has been planted in Spain in small quantities. Currently we can find it in Priorat, Jumilla, Castilla la Mancha, Castilla Leon …
9- The Viognier in France.
The Viognier white grape variety, originally from the Rhone in Condrieu, is little cultivated even in its place of origin, but with greater success in Languedoc-Roussillon (France).
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