Structure
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, apricot, peach, mango
Palate: stewed pear, sweet spice
Bright yellow with golden reflections, an irresistible and exuberant white combining aromatic complexity with finesse, creamy in the mouth with refreshing acidity and a long finish that leaves a sense of sweetness.
What it pairs with
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Mushrooms in cream
Palivou names mushrooms; the barrel-fermented creaminess wraps around them. -
Pasta in white sauce
The producer recommends white sauces, which the wine's texture matches. -
Aged cheese
Named by Palivou; the sweet spice and weight stand up to matured cheese.
Facts
- Producer
- Ktima Palivou · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Viognier (100%)
- Oak
- Fermented in French oak barrels with two months of batonnage in barrel
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €17-19 at retail
Frequently asked about Palivou Viognier
What does Palivou Viognier taste like?
Palivou describes a bright yellow colour with golden reflections and an irresistible, exuberant white that combines aromatic complexity with finesse. Aromas of white flowers, sweet spices, apricot, peach, mango and stewed pear give way to a creamy mouth with refreshing acidity and a long finish.
Is Palivou Viognier oaked?
Yes. It ferments in French oak barrels and stays on lees with batonnage in barrel for two months.
Can Palivou Viognier be aged?
The producer says the wine can take bottle age, unusually for a Viognier, thanks to its structure and refreshing acidity.
What food pairs with Palivou Viognier?
Palivou recommends fish, white meats, pasta, white sauces and vegetables such as mushrooms, as well as aged cheeses.