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Ugni Blanc
 

 
Ugni Blanc is a widely spread white grape-variety. It exists in many "terroirs" in the south of France.

Under the name of "Saint-Emilion" it is the predominant in Cognac. Ugni Blanc grows also in Languedoc, Provence and Corsica where vinegrowers use it for its freshness.

In fact Ugni Blanc is the base of several dry white wines. Ugni Blanc can be found in most of Italian white wines.
 

Aroma: banana

French wines : Coteaux du Languedoc, Cotes de Provence, Cotes du Rhone, etc
 
Other white grapes : Chardonnay - Chenin Blanc - Clairette - Muscadelle - Pinot Gris - Sauvignon - Semillon Blanc - Viognier - Red Grapes