How would Viognier be fermented?

Strong acidity in the grapes gives you the option of putting the Viognier through malolactic fermentation, which can build a broader, fuller mouthfeel and smooth off any acidic edge. But if the acidity is low already, going through malolactic, which always lowers total acidity to some degree, just makes things worse.

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Besides, how long can you age Condrieu?

The wines are often aged on their lees for some or all of the aging process. The aging period varies quite abut, with ranges from 6 months to 18 months. However, the majority of producers prefer to age Condrieu for 6 to 9 months before bottling.

Considering this, which wines tend to age the longest? Somewhat over-simplified overview of red wine aging potential:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon ~10–20 years.
  • Tempranillo ~10–20 years.
  • Sangiovese ~7–17 years.
  • Merlot ~7–17 years.
  • Syrah ~5–15 years.
  • Pinot Noir ~10 years (longer for Bourgogne)
  • Malbec ~10 years.
  • Zinfandel ~5 years.

One may also ask, is Viognier a good wine?

Most loved for its perfumed aromas of peach, tangerine and honeysuckle, Viognier can also be oak-aged to add a rich creamy taste with hints of vanilla. If you love to brood over bolder white wines like Chardonnay, Viognier is definitely something you’ll like to swirl.

Is Viognier like Sauvignon Blanc?

Viognier is slightly more predictable and tends towards apricot and stonefruit aromas, backed by its signature oily texture. … As a blend, Sauvignon Blanc provides much of the wine’s acid, keeping it fresh and racy, while Viognier rounds out the body and offers added textural depth.

Is Viognier like Chardonnay?

Chardonnay and Viognier are both full-bodied white wines but they have subtle textural differences and aromatically are quite distinct. Chardonnay versus Viognier Basics: Both are full-bodied white wines and both typically are oak-aged to develop a creamy texture. …

Why is Condrieu so expensive?

One of the reasons that Condrieu is so pricey is that Viognier is notoriously difficult to grow. It’s a temperamental grape that is fussy about humidity and dampness, prone to disease, and produces low yields.

Is Viognier high in acid?

In Italy it was pioneered by Ascheri in Piemonte and d’Alessandro of Manzano in Tuscany who, like others, has demonstrated how very well Viognier blends with Chardonnay – especially Chardonnay that is reasonably high in acidity.

How long can you keep Viognier?

It is probably reasonable to say that most well-made viogniers can be expected to last no more than five to six years with good cellaring. Beyond that, most viogniers should not be expected to resemble the young versions of the wine. Rather, they will be faded and show signs of oxidation.

What is the most expensive wine in the world?

The current most expensive wine in the world is a bottle (1 x 75cl) of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Romanee-Conti 1945 sold at auction in October 2018 for US$558,000 (£424,000 at the time). A second bottle was sold at the same auction for US$496,000 (£377,000).

How much is a 100 year old wine?

Amazingly, you can still buy vintages that are over 100 years old, provided you have deep pockets. Most 19th-century vintages cost between $18,000 and $22,000 per bottle.

What makes a wine good for aging?

Most wines that age well are reds (their color comes from the long exposure to skin, stems, and seeds), but only certain grapes have the right balance of sugars, acids, and tannins to support a long aging period.

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