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This is a really fresh and lively take on Viognier – loads of peach, apricot and orange zest on the nose, with a bit of honeysuckle and a salty tang underneath. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and zippy, with flavours of nectarine, pineapple, and dried apricot, rounded off with a savoury touch of bay leaf and sage. It’s not overly floral or rich like some Viogniers – instead, it’s all about freshness, energy, and food-friendliness.
Try this with Thai green curry, grilled courgette and artichoke salad with lemon dressing or a herby Boursin on oatcakes.
It’s Viognier, but not as you know it. Super refreshing and not too heavy, it’s great if you usually go for something like Sauvignon Blanc or Albariño but fancy a change. It’s got real lift and texture – the sort of wine you can take to a BBQ and get people talking.
Viña Progreso is the passion project of Gabriel Pisano, part of one of Uruguay’s best-known wine families. Gabriel set out to do something a bit different – he built a small experimental winery just outside Montevideo in the Canelones region and started playing around with styles you don’t often see in Uruguay.
This Viognier is part of his ‘Overground’ range, which is all about modern winemaking and showcasing lesser-used grapes. The fruit comes from his family’s vineyard near Progreso, where the vines grow in gentle hills with clay-limestone soils – not far from the Atlantic, so they get a nice sea breeze that helps keep the grapes fresh.
What makes this wine stand out is that the grapes were picked a touch earlier than usual – just underripe – to keep the acidity bright. That stops the wine from becoming too heavy or oily (which can happen with Viognier), and instead you get this lively, clean style. Fermentation is done with a light touch, minimal interference, and a focus on preserving fruit character. No oak, no fuss – just fruit-forward, fresh, and full of life.
Uruguay, Canelones
Viognier
12.5% ABV
75cl
Seafood
Dry
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