What is Vouvray white wine?

Vouvray (“voo-vray”) is a white wine made with Chenin Blanc grapes that grow along the banks of the Loire River in the Touraine district of France. Wines range in style from dry to sweet, and still to sparkling, each with its own distinct character.

Is Vouvray a good wine?

This bottling is rich and powerful (and off-dry), and makes for a perfect aperitif with goat cheese or mildly spicy food. Chidaine also makes wine in Vouvray at Clos Baudoin. This wine has a gorgeous balance between good acidity and minerality, as well as a faint sweetness.

Is Vouvray Chenin Blanc a sweet wine?

I have often said that French wine labels exist to confuse the non-French consumer, and Vouvray is not an exception to this rule. No, Vouvray is not a grape, but rather a region in the Loire Valley in France.

What does Vouvray wine pair with?

Vouvray is especially flexible with food. It goes well with pork roasts, fowl, white bean stews, scallops, lobster, crab, less delicate fish and many different cheeses.

Is Vouvray similar to Chardonnay?

APART from its mellifluous name, Vouvray is a white wine with big marketing problems. First of all, it is not made from chardonnay, the world’s most popular grape, or even from riesling, which has its devotees, or sauvignon blanc, which at least is well known.

Is Chenin Blanc dry or sweet?

Dry or sweetChenin blanc / Sweetness of resulting wine

How many calories are in a bottle of Vouvray?

Nutrition

Calories 100	(418 kJ)
% RI*
Salt	NaN g	NaN%
Alcohol	11.7 g

Is Chenin Blanc sweet or dry?

Is Vouvray a chardonnay?

What is the difference between Sancerre and Vouvray?

Vouvray is made from the chenin blanc grape. Unlike the distinct expression of excellent Sancerre, when you begin exploring Vouvray you will quickly find many styles ranging from dry to sweet and still to sparkling. With a little exploration you will find a unique style that you love, I promise.

Is Vouvray a Sauvignon Blanc?

Is Vouvray a dry white wine?

Vouvray Sec is a dry white wine from Vouvray in the Loire Valley. The AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) uses almost exclusively Chenin Blanc grapes.

Is Chenin Blanc vs Chardonnay?

Chenin blanc and Chardonnay are both white wines originating from France. Chenin blanc can make dry, sweet or sparkling wine, whereas Chardonnay usually creates a citrus to overripe peach flavor. What really makes Chenin blanc and Chardonnay different is their region of production.

Is Chenin Blanc sweeter than Chardonnay?

In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is sometimes blended with Semillon, Viognier, and Marsanne to make a richer-styled wine similar to an oaked Chardonnay but with a sweeter taste.

Is white wine less calories than red?

Nutrition Comparison Red and white wine have very similar nutrition profiles. Overall, red wine has a slight edge over white because it has higher amounts of some vitamins and minerals. Nevertheless, white wine contains fewer calories.

Which wine is the least fattening?

Lowest Calorie Wines: By Type

• Riesling (White) A white riesling is usually a good choice for weight watchers as every five ounces contains about 120 calories and about five carbs.
• Pinot Grigio (White)
• Chardonnay (White)
• Pinot Noir (Red)
• Merlot (Red)
• Cabernet Sauvignon (Red)

Is Chenin Blanc high in sugar?

Semi-dry wine Semi-dry wines (off-dry wines) such as Rieslings, White Zinfandel, Chenin Blanc, which contain a trace of residual sugar that remains after the fermentation is completed and most rose wines (semi-sweet ) can have 10-50 grams per litre.

Which is sweeter Chenin Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc?

However, Chenin blanc makes a better alternative to Chardonnay than Sauvignon blanc. Sauvignon blanc is usually lighter and a little sweeter.

Is Sancerre like Sauvignon Blanc?

Simply, all Sancerres are Sauvignon Blancs, but not all Sauvignon Blancs are Sancerres. Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape, while Sancerre is the name of a wine region in France’s Loire Valley where the white wines from are made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc.

Is Chenin sweet or dry?

Dry or sweetChenin blanc / Sweetness of resulting wine

Chenin Blanc can be found as sparkling wine as dry wine, off-dry or sweet. Yet, when you see “Chenin Blanc” on the label, you can expect a dry wine with a high acidity and a good sweetness. This is also the style you most often find in other places.