Viognier is a lush, full-bodied white grape best known from the Condrieu region of France's Rhône Valley, prized for its heady perfume of peach, pear, and violets. Unlike many aromatic whites, it's naturally low in acidity, giving wines a soft, rounded texture closer to a light red than a typical crisp white. It's usually made dry and rarely sees much oak, letting its natural florals take center stage.
Also known as Barbin, Bergeron, Picotin Blanc, Rebolot.
Primary flavors
Apricot Peach Pear Violet
Styles
Dessert Rich white
Grown in
Rhône
Virginia
California
Central Coast
Columbia Valley
Finger Lakes
Hunter Valley
Languedoc-Roussillon
McLaren Vale
New Zealand
Oregon
Paso Robles
Priorat
Santa Barbara County
Sonoma County, California
Texas
Tuscany
Washington
Willamette Valley
Côte-Rôtie
Provence
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