Wine Varietal Fact Sheet –Viognier 1 Wine Varietal Fact Sheet – Viognier (vee-oh-NYAY) Christopher Charles Adkins MOD 1 – Rotation 2 Professor Patrick Allard History • One of the few grapes with no origin • Found predominately in France, has spread from other parts of the Mediterranean • Wine was brought by the Romans in the 3 rd century AD • The name ʻViognierʼ comes from the town named ʻVienneʼ in France, a Roman outpost • Viognier is only produced on only 700 acres in France. • The varietal has a lot of problems currently growing in France due to mildew and insect problems Grape Characteristics • When ripen, deep yellow color • Aromas of perfume, floral • Their peak is around 15-20 years • The flavors are more dry • Low acidity • “garden meets orchard” was used to describe this varietal • High alcohol content Preferred Climate and Growing Conditions • Difficult to grow as it attracts mildew, which kills the grape • The varietal has an unpredictable yield annually due to its particular-ness to when picked • They should only be picked when fully ripe • Grown best in the Mediterranean climate due to it moist and windy climate • Started being grown in California and Australia Typical Winemaking Practices • The varietal has become predominate in blending with other whites • Sometimes blended with reds to stabilize the coloring in a red • They should only be picked when fully ripe • When picked, it should be harvested in the early morning • The time of year is around late fall

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Wine Varietal Fact Sheet –Viognier

Wine Varietal Fact Sheet – Viognier (vee-oh-NYAY) Christopher Charles Adkins MOD 1 – Rotation 2 Professor Patrick Allard

History • One of the few grapes with no origin • Found predominately in France, has spread from other parts of the Mediterranean • Wine was brought by the Romans in the 3rd century AD • The name ʻViognierʼ comes from the town named ʻVienneʼ in France, a Roman

outpost • Viognier is only produced on only 700 acres in France. • The varietal has a lot of problems currently growing in France due to mildew and

insect problems

Grape Characteristics • When ripen, deep yellow color • Aromas of perfume, floral • Their peak is around 15-20 years • The flavors are more dry • Low acidity • “garden meets orchard” was used to describe this varietal • High alcohol content Preferred Climate and Growing Conditions • Difficult to grow as it attracts mildew, which kills the grape • The varietal has an unpredictable yield annually due to its particular-ness to when

picked • They should only be picked when fully ripe • Grown best in the Mediterranean climate due to it moist and windy climate • Started being grown in California and Australia Typical Winemaking Practices • The varietal has become predominate in blending with other whites • Sometimes blended with reds to stabilize the coloring in a red • They should only be picked when fully ripe • When picked, it should be harvested in the early morning • The time of year is around late fall

Wine Varietal Fact Sheet –Viognier

• Malolactic fermentation is introduced to add some density Pairing Suggestions • Pick a bottle from the last five years, the floral aromas tend to dissipate with age • Pairs well with bold exotic dishes • Very well known to pair well with Thai cuisine, a spicy cuisine • Personal recommendation: Curried infused seafood stew Fun Facts • The varietal was nearly extinct as it was only being harvested on seven acres in the

mid 1960s • The grape grows really well in granite soils • In 2011, Viognier was named the official state grape of Virginia • The grapes have very soft skin and should not be touched by a human hand, which

has oils. Citations "Viognier." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 21 July 2012. Web. 14 Aug. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viognier>. "The Garden-party Wine." Sunset.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Aug. 2012. <http://www.sunset.com/food-wine/wine-pairings/garden-party-wine-viognier-pairings-00400000041411/>. "Northwest Palate." Pairing Food with Viognier. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Aug. 2012. <http://northwestpalate.com/2011/09/pairing-food-with-viognier/>.