Chenin blanc
Wine grape
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Chenin blanc is a white wine grape variety from the Loire Valley of France. Its high acidity means it can be used to make varieties from sparkling wines to well-balanced dessert wines, although it can produce very bland, neutral wines if the... Wikipedia
Origin: France and Loire Valley
Notable regions: South Africa and Loire Valley
Also called: Steen, Pineau de la Loire, Pinot blanco (more)
Color of berry skin: White
Hazards: Bunch rot, sunburn, overproduction
Notable wines: Vouvray, Coteaux du Layon, sparkling Saumur
Pedigree parent 1: Sauvignon blanc