It originates from the Northern Rhône Valley in France. And more specifically its a white wine grape known for producing in the Condrieu appellation of Northern Rhône – it’s the only variety approved here. Furthermore, the term is generally associated with Château-Grillet‘s single vineyard from within Condrieu’s region (one of the few wineries that have their own AOC (called a monopole))!

And this late-ripening variety flourishes with plenty of warm sunlight to achieve its maximum ripeness. And here, in Northern Rhone, the wines are known for their abundant floral aromas and full body in taste.

But Viognier can also be found in other parts of France such as Provence, Loire, Jura, Languedoc-Roussillon, and Savoie. With its full-bodied and complex aroma, this variety is an ideal component for blending with brighter and more acidic varieties.

And it has also been successfully cultivated in other regions such as Australia (Barossa) and Adelaide Hills, South Australia; Paso Robles, Central and North Coast of California; Columbia Valley, Washington, South Africa, New Zealand, Italy, and the Willamette Valley, Oregon.